Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 18, 2002

Saturn and Vesta in Taurus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2002 is “Saturn and Vesta in Taurus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Last November, while skygazing toward the constellation Taurus , astrophotographer Joe Orman arranged this time exposure to include the lovely Hyades and Pleiades star clusters in the field of his telephoto lens.”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 18, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joe Orman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Saturn Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 18, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-january-18-saturn-and-vesta-in-taurus

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