Meet the remarkable nebula shaped like a Christmas tree

The NGC 2264 is a vast stellar complex located in the Monoceros constellation, about 2,600 light-years away. It includes two ...
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Where to buy the best live Christmas trees in the Triangle? A list of farms and lots

The Triangle has a number of live Christmas tree lots for those looking to make an adventure out of choosing their home’s tree this year. North Carolina is one of our country’s Christmas tree hotspots ...
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Cosmic Christmas tree: Star cluster 2,700 light-years away shows active star formation

A Christmas Tree-shaped star cluster inside NGC 2264 reveals active star formation 2,700 light-years from Earth.
Science Daily

A Christmas tree 80 light-years wide appears in space

This Christmas, astronomers are highlighting a spectacular region of space that looks remarkably like a glowing holiday tree.