Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 28, 2006

Saturn in the Hive

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2006 is “Saturn in the Hive,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“If you can find Saturn in tonight’s sky, then you can also find M44 , popularly known as the Beehive star cluster. In fact, with a pair of binoculars most casual skygazers should find it fairly easy to zero in on this celestial scene .”

— APOD editors, January 28, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 28, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Saturn Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 28, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-28-saturn-in-the-hive

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