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This composite image obtained from NASA on December 22, 2023, shows the celestial formation known as the "Christmas tree cluster" with blue and white lights being young stars and green gas in the nebula. This image has been rotated clockwise by about 160 degrees from the astronomer’s standard of North pointing upward, so that it appears like the top of the tree is toward the top of the image. (Photo by NASA / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / NASA / NASA/CXC/SAO" - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS