Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 28, 1997

Open Cluster M50

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 1997 is “Open Cluster M50,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Open Cluster M50 Credit and Copyright: S. Kohle, T. Credner et al.). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Many stars form in clusters. Two types of star clusters are visible in our Milky Way Galaxy : open clusters and globular clusters .”

— APOD editors, January 28, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 28, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Open Cluster M50 Credit and Copyright: S. Kohle, T. Credner et al.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 28, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-28-open-cluster-m50

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