Star Cluster R136 Located in the Tarantula Nebula (IMAGE)

Astronomy & Astrophysics

Star Cluster R136 Located in the Tarantula Nebula

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The star cluster R136 is located in the Tarantula Nebula. The star VFTS 682 is located about 100 light years from the cluster.

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