Space Fireworks

A young cluster of stars reminds us of fireworks! The surrounding clouds are comprised of gas and dust - which is what is needed to create new stars.

Image Credit: NASA, ESA, R. O'Connell (University of Virginia), F. Paresce (National Institute for Astrophysics, Bologna, Italy), E. Young (Universities Space Research Association/Ames Research Center), the WFC3 Science Oversight Committee, and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)