Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 29, 1997

NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 1997 is “NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster Credit and Copyright: A. Steere). The original explanation runs about 88 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Most star clusters are singularly impressive. But open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884 are doubly impressive.”

— APOD editors, January 29, 1997

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At a glance

Date: January 29, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster Credit and Copyright: A. Steere
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 88 words

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Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 29, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-29-ngc-869-ngc-884-a-double-open-cluster

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