Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 2011

Pleiades to Hyades

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2011 is “Pleiades to Hyades,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“This cosmic vista stretches almost 20 degrees across the gentle constellation Taurus . It begins at the Pleiades and ends at the Hyades, two of the best known star clusters in planet Earth’s sky.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 17, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-november-17-pleiades-to-hyades

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