Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 19, 2008

Starry Night Castle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2008 is “Starry Night Castle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén). The original explanation runs about 96 words.

From the explanation

“The tantalizing Pleiades star cluster seems to lie just beyond the trees above a dark castle tower in this dramatic view of The World at Night .”

— APOD editors, January 19, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 19, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: P-M Hedén
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 96 words

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Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 19, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-19-starry-night-castle

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