Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 1999 is “NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Till Credner & Sven Kohle, Bonn University, Calar Alto Observatory). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog
Credit and Copyright: Till Credner & Sven Kohle, Bonn University, Calar Alto Observatory Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The New General Catalog of star clusters and nebulae really isn’t so new. In fact, it was published in 1888 – an attempt by J.”

— APOD editors, April 29, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 29, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit and Copyright: Till Credner & Sven Kohle, Bonn University, Calar Alto Observatory
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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