What it is: The star cluster Westerlund 2
Where it is: 20,000 light-years from Earth, in the constellation Carina
When it was shared: Dec. 19, 2025
Bordered by orange and brown clouds of gas and d… [+3521 chars]
James Webb telescope spots 'failed stars' in a breathtaking cluster near Earth — Space photo of the week - Live Science
The James Webb Space Telescope captured a colorful portrait of a nearby stellar cradle, revealing a wealth of insights about countless stars.
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