Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Seven Sisters Versus California

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 2009 is “Seven Sisters Versus California,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

Seven Sisters Versus California
Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On the upper right, dressed in blue, is the Pleiades . Also known as the Seven Sisters and M45 , the Pleiades is one of the brightest and most easily visible open clusters on the sky.”

— APOD editors, November 3, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 3, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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