Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 3, 1998

M44: A Beehive of Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 3, 1998 is “M44: A Beehive of Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wil Milan). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“M44 is a prominent open cluster of stars. Nicknamed Praesepe and “The Beehive”, it is one of the few open clusters visible to the unaided eye.”

— APOD editors, August 3, 1998

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At a glance

Date: August 3, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wil Milan
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 3, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-august-03-m44-a-beehive-of-stars

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