NGC 3603

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NGC 3603 is a bright and prominent star-forming region located in the constellation Carina.

It is known for its rich population of young, massive stars and is often studied for insights into stellar formation and evolution.

NGC 3603 is approximately 20,000 light-years away from Earth

Credits: 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)