A star cluster in the wake of Carina
Munich, Germany (SPX) May 23, 2014 - NGC 3590 is a small open cluster of stars around 7500 light-years from Earth, in the constellation of Carina (The Keel). It is a gathering of dozens of stars loosely bound together by gravity and is roughly 35 million years old. This cluster is not just pretty; it is very useful to astronomers. By studying this particular cluster - and others nearby - astronomers can explore the properties ... more
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