Multiple generations of stars in the Tarantula Nebula

Multiple generations of stars in the Tarantula Nebula

The star cluster Hodge 301 is an old cluster. Many of its stars have already exploded as supernovae. The filaments in the upper left corner have been compressed by the explosions of these stars. Elsewhere in the picture news stars are being born. In the most active starburst region in the local u...

By ASHESH DAS RUP

Location: 30 Doradus Nebula, Hodge 301, R136, Tarantula Nebula, Dorado Constellation

Tags: Dorado, Hubble, Space, Clusters, Universe, Nebulae, ESA, Star