The object in question is named NGC 2264, otherwise known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster," and is a formation of young stars – some of which are larger than the sun – between the ages of 1 and ...

Around this time last year, NASA released an image of NGC 2264, another star cluster known for its resemblance to holiday greenery which was aptly named "Christmas tree cluster." Data collected ...

It seems NASA is getting into the holiday spirit. Just in time for Christmas, the space agency released a new image earlier this week of a celestial formation known as the "Christmas tree cluster.

The star cluster resembles a traditional Christmas tree and appears green. A “Christmas tree cluster” of stars is captivating astronomers and stargazers alike. NASA on Tuesday released a ...

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 ...

But what about shapes in space clouds? If you glance at NGC 2264, you'll see very quickly why this cluster of stars is nicknamed the "Christmas Tree Cluster." This cluster has become the recent ...

NASA is getting into the holiday spirit with images from one of its telescopes showing a bright green cluster of young stars resembling a Christmas tree. The space agency released images of the ...

Even the stars celebrate the holiday season. A new image of NGC 2264, also known as the Christmas Tree Cluster, has been released by NASA, and it’s absolutely stunning. The folks behind ...

Space is wishing Earth a Merry Christmas from 2,500 light-years away! A NASA telescope combined with data from an X-ray gave a special present for the holidays. Although the star cluster is older ...

That could be because of a new composite image of the Christmas Tree Cluster that shows star formation in a merry way, complete with green pine needles and twinkling lights. This image ...