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A Far Away Star Cluster NGC 281 JAN. 27/2018 High-mass stars are important because they are responsible for much of the energy pumped into a galaxy over its lifetime. Unfortunately, these stars aren’t understood very well because they are usually found relatively far away in places where lots of gas and dust impede our view. This star cluster (NGC 281) however, is an exception since it is far enough away from the plane of our galaxy that not a lot of dust and gas obscure its view. The high-mass

Tonight, the Hyades star cluster reaches its highest point in the sky a moment when one of the oldest and closest star clusters to Earth stands in perfect view. The golden “V” shape of Taurus glows warmer and brighter as Aldebaran, the fiery red giant, leads the formation like a cosmic lighthouse. Beside it, the Moon rises in soft amber light, making the entire horizon feel ancient and alive. This alignment is more than a beautiful scene it’s a reminder of how long the stars have watched over ou

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