Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 2012

M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2012 is “M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Perhaps the most famous star cluster on the sky , the Pleiades can be seen without binoculars from even the depths of a light-polluted city . Also known as the Seven Sisters and M45 , the Pleiades is one of the brightest and closest open clusters .”

— APOD editors, September 3, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 3, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-september-3-m45-the-pleiades-star-cluster

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