A big loose ball of stars
Open cluster NGC 7789 "Caroline's Rose" discovered by Caroline Herschel in 1783. About 8000 light years away and about 60 light years across.
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Stunning telescopic image of NGC 7789, also known as Caroline's Rose, a star cluster in Cassiopeia. This 1.6 billion-year-old open cluster, discovered by Caroline Herschel, shows a beautiful array of stars, with red giants standing out against the background of the Milky Way. Its appearance resembles nested rose petals.
Astronomy Picture from 06/07/2024
NGC 7789: Caroline's Rose
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240706.html
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