Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2006

Star Clusters Young and Old

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2006 is “Star Clusters Young and Old,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credi & Copyright: Chris Hetlage). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Many stars form in clusters. Galactic or open star clusters are relatively young swarms of bright stars born together near the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2006

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At a glance

Date: September 10, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Credi & Copyright: Chris Hetlage
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-10-star-clusters-young-and-old

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