Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2003

Open Star Cluster M38

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2003 is “Open Star Cluster M38,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: NOAO , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Open cluster M38 can be seen with binoculars toward the constellation of Auriga . M38 is considered an intermediately rich open cluster of stars, each of which is about 200 million years old.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-7-open-star-cluster-m38

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