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IC 348 is a young open star cluster located about 1,000 light-years away in the constellation Perseus. It is part of the larger Perseus Molecular Cloud, a region rich in star formation activity. The cluster is estimated to be around 2-3 million years old and contains over 400 stars, including young protostars and brown dwarfs.

IC 348 is notable for its variety of stellar objects and its association with reflection nebulae. It is a popular target for studying early stellar evolution, circumstellar disks, and planetary formation. The cluster also emits faint X-rays, indicative of magnetic activity in its young stars. Observations suggest it has ongoing star formation, with dusty material surrounding some stars.

This region provides crucial insights into the processes of star formation and early stellar development.
credit : NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI, and K. Luhman (Penn State University) and C. Alves de Oliveira (European Space Agency)

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