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Melotte 15, a young open star cluster in the center of the Heart Nebula, Ben Hayes
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Melotte 15, a young open star cluster in the center of the Heart Nebula

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Melotte 15, a young open star cluster in the center of the Heart Nebula

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Also known as Collinder 26, this open cluster of young stars is located in the center of the Heart Nebula.  The Ha and Oiii emissions from the surrounding region (designated IC1805 in the International Catalog or Sh2-190 in the Sharpless Catalog) are driven by the radiation from the young stars in this cluster.

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Melotte 15, a young open star cluster in the center of the Heart Nebula, Ben Hayes

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