The W5 emission nebula shines like a red heart. A nebula is a collection of gas and dust that exists between stars. An emission nebula emits light by receiving heat from its surroundings. A small open cluster is also included in the outer region of the nebula. A gathering of several young stars is called an open cluster. W5 is located about 6,500 light-years away in the direction of Cassiopeia (1 light-year is approximately 9.46 trillion kilometers).
Published 2025.06.23. 15:30
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