Space is thriving, the stunning views of millions of years old stars

The stars, formed four million years ago, emit ultraviolet light that makes the surrounding nebula glitter.

X-ray data from NASA revealed hundreds of new stars as well as fainter clusters.

Purple, orange, green, and blue indicate large areas of gas and dust.

The Rosette Nebula, known as a star nursery, can be seen with a small telescope toward the constellation of Monoceros, the Unicorn.