Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 2006

Star Cluster Dreams

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2006 is “Star Cluster Dreams,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Montage Credit & Copyright: Jose Suro). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Located some 7,000 light-years away toward the constellation Perseus, this pair of open or galactic star clusters really is visible to the unaided eye and was cataloged in 130 BC by Greek astronomer Hipparchus .”

— APOD editors, April 13, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 13, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Montage Credit & Copyright: Jose Suro
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 13, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-13-star-cluster-dreams

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