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Cosmic Christmas tree: Star cluster 2,700 light-years away shows active star formation

A Christmas Tree-shaped star cluster inside NGC 2264 reveals active star formation 2,700 light-years from Earth.
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The Christmas Tree Cluster is lighting up the sky tonight, here’s how and when to see it!

Stargazers are in for a treat this December with the Christmas Tree Cluster (NGC 2264), a stunning formation of young stars ...