ESO wonders of the universe
The young star cluster RCW 38. VISTA telescope – 80 million pixels.
This is RCW 38,
a cluster of young stars 5500 light-years away.
The cosmic dust in this region
blocks visible light
hiding its riches from us.
But with this infrared image
we can see through that dust.
What cosmic secrets lurk in this stellar nursery?
Find out more about this image: Credits: ESO/VVVX Music: Mylonite – Champ Magnétique Music: Mylonite – Power