Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 2003 is “NGC 869 & NGC 884: A Double Open Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Michael Fulbright ( MSFAstro.net )). The original explanation runs about 86 words.
From the explanation
“Most star clusters are singularly impressive. Open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884, however, are doubly impressive.”
— APOD editors, December 2, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 2, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Michael Fulbright ( MSFAstro.net )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 86 words