Extreme Star Cluster Bursts Into Life

Hubblecast 09: Extreme Star Cluster Bursts Into Life (HD).

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The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has captured a spectacular image of NGC 3603, a giant nebula hosting one of the most prominent massive young clusters in the Milky Way. This is a splendid location for continued studies of stellar birth in star forming regions.

Credit:
• ESA/Hubble (M. Kornmesser & L. L. Christensen)
• Narration: Dr. Robert Fosbury
• Design: Martin Kornmesser
• Web Technical Support: Lars Holm Nielsen, Raquel Yumi Shida
• Script: Lars Lindberg Christensen, Will Gater
• Executive Producers: Raquel Yumi Shida, Lars Lindberg Christensen
• Director: Lars Lindberg Christensen

Dr. J is a German astronomer at the ESO. His scientific interests are in cosmology, particularly on galaxy evolution and quasars. Dr. J's real name is Joe Liske and he has a PhD in astronomy.

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Is it just me or is there a problem at 2:47 that causes the video to cease.