Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 1, 2002

NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2002 is “NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Till Credner & Sven Kohle , Bonn University. The original explanation runs about 144 words.

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, June 1, 2002

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At a glance

Date: June 1, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Till Credner & Sven Kohle , Bonn University
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Nebulae Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 1, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-1-ngc-2266-old-cluster-in-the-new-general-catalog

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