About this episode

This episode explores the RCW 38 star cluster and its chaotic nature.

What lies behind this chaotic extravaganza? This video takes you on a journey across the star cluster RCW 38, located 5500 light-years from us.

Topics covered

• star cluster
• astronomy
• space exploration
• RCW 38
• light-years
• chaotic extravaganza

Mentioned in this episode

Places: RCW 38, 5500 light-years

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