Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 2006

Open Cluster NGC 290: A Stellar Jewel Box

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2006 is “Open Cluster NGC 290: A Stellar Jewel Box,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ESA & NASA ; Acknowledgement: E. Olszewski ( U. Arizona ) HST. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Jewels don’t shine this bright — only stars do. Like gems in a jewel box, though, the stars of open cluster NGC 290 glitter in a beautiful display of brightness and color.”

— APOD editors, May 1, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 1, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: ESA & NASA ; Acknowledgement: E. Olszewski ( U. Arizona ) HST
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-may-1-open-cluster-ngc-290-a-stellar-jewel-box

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