Officially called NGC 2264, the "Christmas tree cluster" is located about 2,500 lightyears from Earth in our own Milky Way galaxy. The swarm of stars in the formation are both smaller and larger ...

The new image of the star cluster, formally named NGC 2264, has been rotated 160 degrees to show the shape of a Christmas tree with the glow of ornament-like lights that are actually the emission ...

The cluster of stars looks like a Christmas tree, including pine needles, lights, and even a tree topper. NASA says NGC 2264 is a cluster of young stars, ranging in age from about 1 million to 5 ...

The cluster of stars looks like a Christmas tree, including pine needles, lights, and even a tree topper. NASA says NGC 2264 is a cluster of young stars, ranging in age from about 1 million to 5 ...

A new image posted Tuesday by NASA shows the “Christmas Tree Cluster,” also known by its official name of NGC 2264. The cluster of stars looks like a Christmas tree, including pine needles, lights, ...

A new image posted Tuesday from NASA shows the “Christmas Tree Cluster,” also known by its official name of NGC 2264.(NASA) By Emily Van de Riet Published: Dec. 21, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST ...

The cluster of stars looks like a Christmas tree, including pine needles, lights, and even a tree topper. NASA says NGC 2264 is a cluster of young stars, ranging in age from about 1 million to 5 ...

A new image posted Tuesday from NASA shows the “Christmas Tree Cluster,” also known by its official name of NGC 2264.(NASA) By Emily Van de Riet Published: Dec. 21, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST ...