Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2005

NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2005 is “NGC 2266: Old Cluster in the New General Catalog,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: 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, March 19, 2005

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At a glance

Date: March 19, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Till Credner & Sven Kohle , Bonn University
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder 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, March 19, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-march-19-ngc-2266-old-cluster-in-the-new-general-catalog

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