Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2001

NGC 3293: A Bright Young Open Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2001 is “NGC 3293: A Bright Young Open Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Malin ( AAO ), AATB). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Hot blue stars shine brightly in this beautiful, recently formed galactic or “open” star cluster . Open cluster NGC 3293 is located in the constellation Carina , lies at a distance of about 8000 light years , and has a particularly high abundance of these young bright stars.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2001

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At a glance

Date: September 9, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Malin ( AAO ), AATB
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-september-9-ngc-3293-a-bright-young-open-cluster

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