Optical image of the star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis
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Optical image of the star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis
Star Mimosa. True-colour optical image of the blue-white star Mimosa, or Beta Crucis, in the constellation Crux. Also seen at lower left is the star Kappa Crucis, the centre of a tight open star cluster known as the Jewel Box (NGC 4755). This small cluster is made up of extremely powerful stars, some of which are thought to be 80, 000 times more luminous than the Sun. The cluster lies 7500 light years away. The star at bottom right is Iota Crucis. This image was produced by digitally combining photographs taken by the UK Schmidt Telescope in blue and red light
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This print showcases the mesmerizing star Mimosa, also known as Beta Crucis, in all its true-color glory. Located in the constellation Crux, this blue-white star is a sight to behold. The image not only captures the beauty of Mimosa but also features other celestial wonders. At the lower left corner, we can spot Kappa Crucis, which serves as the center of an enchanting open star cluster called the Jewel Box (NGC 4755). This cluster is composed of incredibly powerful stars that are believed to be 80,000 times more luminous than our Sun. It's awe-inspiring to think that this magnificent spectacle lies a staggering 7,500 light-years away from us. The photograph was created by skillfully combining images taken by the UK Schmidt Telescope using both blue and red light filters. Science Photo Library has masterfully captured this breathtaking scene from our universe and offers it for viewing pleasure without any commercial intentions. As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of humanity's fascination with astronomy and cosmology – constantly seeking to uncover the mysteries hidden within these distant stars and clusters. Let us marvel at their brilliance and appreciate how they ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond our own planet Earth.
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