Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2007

Young Moon and Sister Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2007 is “Young Moon and Sister Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“A young crescent Moon shared the western sky with thin clouds and the sister stars of the Pleiades cluster in this early evening skyscape recorded on April 19th.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Pete Lawrence ( Digital-Astronomy )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-april-28-young-moon-and-sister-stars

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