Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2006

Mars and the Star Clusters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2006 is “Mars and the Star Clusters,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“This evening’s skyscape includes a view similar to this one , recorded in western skies on April 16 – an orange-hued planet Mars wandering near rich open star cluster M35 . Also notable is fainter star cluster NGC 2158 , just above and left of M35.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2006

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At a glance

Date: April 19, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Mars Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-19-mars-and-the-star-clusters

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