Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 29, 2002

Open Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 2002 is “Open Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: N. A. Sharp ( NOAO ), AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Open clusters of stars can be near or far, young or old, and diffuse or compact. Open clusters may contain from 100 to 10,000 stars, all of which formed at nearly the same time.”

— APOD editors, November 29, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 29, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: N. A. Sharp ( NOAO ), AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 29, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-november-29-open-star-clusters-m35-and-ngc-2158

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