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Astronomical Image Reveals Star Cluster

Updated 2026-06-01 14:50 UTC 1 source Neutral

NASA released an image of the star cluster Westerlund 2, combining Chandra X-ray Observatory data with infrared data from the James Webb Space Telescope.

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Pretty in Pink

This image of Westerlund 2 released on March 19, 2026, features Chandra X-ray Observatory data (pink) and infrared data from NASA’S James Webb Space Telescope (red, orange, green, cyan, and blue). Scores of gleaming stars ringed in neon pink stretch across the frame, highlighting a cluster whe

2026-06-01 14:30 UTC