Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 7, 2007

Double Cluster in Perseus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 7, 2007 is “Double Cluster in Perseus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Volker Wendel , Josef Popsel, Stefan Binnewies). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Skygazers recently following Comet Holmes have probably also chanced across this lovely starfield , not far from the comet on the sky in the constellation Perseus . Some 7,000 light-years away, this pair of open or galactic star clusters is an easy binocular target and is visible to the unaided eye from dark sky areas.”

— APOD editors, December 7, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 7, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Volker Wendel , Josef Popsel, Stefan Binnewies
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 7, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-december-7-double-cluster-in-perseus

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