Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2012

M46 & M47: Star Clusters Young and Old

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2012 is “M46 & M47: Star Clusters Young and Old,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Eguivar ( Buenos Aires Skies )). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Many stars form in clusters . Galactic or open star clusters are relatively young swarms of bright stars born together near the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 3, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Eguivar ( Buenos Aires Skies )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-april-3-m46-and-m47-star-clusters-young-and-old

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