clusters : Science World Report

Dec 10, 2015 02:58 PM EST

'Ghost' Cluster May Reveal the Origins of the Milky Way Galaxy

Scientists have spotted a few ancient clusters hidden behind younger stars and are understanding the beginnings of our galaxy.

Sep 10, 2015 03:22 PM EDT

Rare Galaxy Cluster Has a Bursting Heart that Eats Gas Stolen from Other Galaxies

Scientists have uncovered a rare galaxy cluster with a bursting heart.

Aug 19, 2015 10:27 AM EDT

Spectacular New ESO Image Reveals Sibling Stars in Open Star Cluster

A spectacular new image reveals sibling stars in an open star cluster. The new picture, which was captured with ESO's Wide Field Image, shows an amazing display of stars located about 3,000 light-years away.

Jun 24, 2015 08:26 AM EDT

Hot Blue Stars and Their Scorching Temperatures in Clusters Explained

When it comes to one particular type of star, "hot" doesn't even begin to explain how heated it becomes. Now, scientists have discovered the reason why small, unusually hot blue stars rise to scorching temperatures.

Nov 10, 2014 09:37 AM EST

ESO Very Large Telescope Captures Spectacular Cosmic Crash

ESO's Very Large Telescope (VLT) has given scientists their best ever look at a spectacular cosmic collision. Researchers now have a view of the motion of gas being ripped out of a galaxy as it smashes into a vast galaxy cluster at high speed.

Oct 15, 2014 11:34 AM EDT

How a Galactic Metropolis is Constructed: Secrets of the Spiderweb Galaxy

Scientists have used ESO and other telescopes in order to better understand the formation of one particular cluster: the Spiderweb Galaxy and its surroundings.

Oct 02, 2014 01:14 PM EDT

Wild Duck Cluster Captured in Spectacular New Image from ESO

The Wide Field Imager on the MPG/ESO 2.2-meter telescope has captured a spectacular new image of one of the most star-rich open clusters currently known.

Aug 20, 2014 08:29 AM EDT

Spectacular Mosaic of Star Cluster and Wolf-Rayet Stars Glow Red in New Image

Astronomers have captured a spectacular mosaic of images of NGC 3603, a very bright star cluster famed for having the highest concentration of massive stars that have been discovered in our galaxy thus far.

Jul 24, 2014 12:25 PM EDT

Astronomers Create Most Precise Map of Distant Galaxy Cluster Yet

With the help of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, astronomers have managed to create the most precise map of a distant galaxy cluster.

Jul 23, 2014 10:59 AM EDT

ESO Captures Stunning Image of Sibling Stars in Beautiful Cluster

ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile has captured a spectacular new image of a beautiful star cluster called NGC 3293. The new picture reveals a bit more about the lives and deaths of sibling stars in the constellation of Carina.

Sep 13, 2013 07:14 AM EDT