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Hubble Turns to Young Cluster NGC 1866 in Magellanic Cloud Study
Original: What is Hubble observing? Target: NGC-1866 Target Category: Stellar Populations And The Interstellar Medium Research Pro
The Hubble Space Telescope is currently observing NGC 1866, a young star cluster in the Large Magellanic Cloud, as part of a research program described as uncovering the origin of the rotational spread in young Magellanic Cloud clusters. The observation falls under the category of stellar populations and the interstellar medium, and space enthusiasts are following the telescope's live target feed.
Why now: Hubble publishes its live observing schedule, drawing attention whenever an interesting deep-sky target like NGC 1866 comes up.
Hubble Space TelescopeNGC 1866Large Magellanic Cloud
Evidence
- What is Hubble observing? Target: NGC-1866 Target Category: Stellar Populations And The Interstellar Medium Research Program: The smoking gun uncovering the origin of the rotational spread in young Magellanic cloud clusters: NGC1866 https:// spacetelescopelive.org/hubble?… · telescope@stefanbohacek.online · 2
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