Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Star Cluster Messier 67
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2007 is “Star Cluster Messier 67,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Processing – Noel Carboni , Imaging – Greg Parker). The original explanation runs about 119 words.
From the explanation
“Gathered at the center of this sharp skyview are the stars of Messier 67 , one of the oldest known open star clusters . In fact, though open star clusters are usually much younger, the stars of M67 are likely around 4 billion years old, about the same age and with about the same elemental abundances as the Sun.”
— APOD editors, August 9, 2007
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 9, 2007
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Processing – Noel Carboni , Imaging – Greg Parker
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 119 words