Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Comet Hartley Passes a Double Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2010 is “Comet Hartley Passes a Double Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

Comet Hartley Passes a Double Star Cluster
Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Most star clusters are singularly impressive. Open clusters NGC 869 and NGC 884, however, are doubly impressive.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2010

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At a glance

Date
October 26, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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