Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 1850, a star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The image showcases two distinct populations of stars: older, yellowish stars and younger, brighter white stars. The colors highlight the different ages and masses of the stars within the cluster, suggesting a possible link between supernova remnants and the formation of new stars.

Astronomy Picture from 29/07/2000

NGC1850: Star Cluster in the LMC

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A Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 1850, a star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The image shows a vibrant mix of yellowish and white stars, representing different ages and sizes. The older, yellowish stars are about 50 million years old, while the younger, white stars are only about 4 million years old. The contrast in color suggests a possible link between supernova explosions of older stars and the formation of the younger cluster.

Astronomy Picture from 20/06/1997

NGC1850: Star Cluster in the LMC

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A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 1850, a unique double star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud. The larger cluster contains stars around 50 million years old, while the smaller cluster boasts even younger stars, approximately 4 million years old. Glowing gas filaments, remnants of supernova explosions, are also visible, highlighting the region's dynamic stellar activity. This cluster is unlike anything found in our Milky Way galaxy.

Astronomy Picture from 20/02/2023

NGC 1850: Not Found in the Milky Way

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A breathtaking image of NGC 1850, a young star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, captured using data from three telescopes. The vibrant colors represent different wavelengths: magenta for X-rays from Chandra, multiple colors for optical light from Hubble, and red for infrared data from Spitzer. The dense core of the cluster, packed with stars, glows brightly against the deep space background, showcasing a stunning mix of hot, young stars and surrounding cosmic dust.

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The 100M-year-old star cluster NGC 1850 in the Large Magellanic Cloud glows in X-ray, optical, and infrared data from Chandra, Hubble, and Spitzer.
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A stunning image of NGC 1850, a young globular cluster located in the Large Magellanic Cloud, approximately 160,000 light-years away. The image showcases densely packed stars, glowing red giants, and bright blue stars surrounded by a diffuse blue nebula-like structure, remnants of supernovae. The cluster is a spherical collection of stars held together by gravity, with its core spanning roughly 20 light-years. The vibrant colors and intricate patterns reveal the complex processes of star formation and evolution. Image credit: NASA, ESA, and P. Goudfrooij; processing by Gladys Kober.

Behold NGC 1850, a young globular cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, 160,000 light-years away. This 100M-year-old cluster defies the norm with youthful stars, a black hole, & veil-like supernova remnants. #Hubble #Astronomy #NGC1850

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Deze 100 miljoen jaar oude bolvormige sterrenhoop bevindt zich in de Grote Magelhaense Wolk, een satellietstelsel van de Melkweg en een geboorteplaats voor miljarden sterren.