Star Cluster Westerlund 2
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This image shows Westerlund 2, a star-forming region that resides in a raucous stellar breeding ground called Gum 29. The stellar nursery is difficult to observe, because it is enshrouded in dust. But Hubble’s Wide Field Camera 3 peered through the dust in near-infrared light, giving astronomers a clearer view of the nebula. This image was taken to celebrate 25 years of the Hubble Space Telescope's exploration of the heavens. (Also available in Spanish.)
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