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From: Dennis Fischer <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Tue, November 8, 2011 1:28:44 PM
Subject: [SF-LIT] Giant Nebula
The Giant Nebula, NGC 3603
Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:00:00 -0500
Thousands of sparkling young stars nestled within the giant nebula NGC 3603.
This stellar "jewel box" is one of the most massive young star clusters in the
Milky Way Galaxy. NGC 3603 is a prominent star-forming region in the Carina
spiral arm of the Milky Way, about 20,000 light-years away. This image shows a
young star cluster surrounded by a vast region of dust and gas. The image
reveals stages in the life cycle of stars. The nebula was first discovered by
Sir John Herschel in 1834. The image spans roughly 17 light-years. Image Credit:
NASA, ESA, and the Hubble Heritage
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