Massive Star in R136 Revealed by HST Spectroscopy

The image shows R136, a dense cluster of young hot stars at the center of the giant H II region in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The cluster contains the most massive stars yet discovered.

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WFPC2 Science Team and NASA/NOAO

About the Image

Id:noao9802a
Tipo:Observation
Release date:7 de Enero de 1998
Related releases:noao9802
Size:1344 x 1344 px

Sobre el Objeto

Nombre:R 136
Categoría:Star Clusters

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