Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 2004

NGC 6823: Cloud Sculpting Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2004 is “NGC 6823: Cloud Sculpting Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ),). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Star cluster NGC 6823 is ready for its close-up. The center of the open cluster, visible on the upper right, formed only about two million years ago and is dominated in brightness by a host of bright young blue stars .”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ),
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 4, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-october-4-ngc-6823-cloud-sculpting-star-cluster

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