Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 2012 is “NGC 6357: Cathedral to Massive Stars,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA and Jesús Maíz Apellániz ( IAA , Spain). The original explanation runs about 149 words.
From the explanation
“How massive can a normal star be? Estimates made from distance, brightness and standard solar models had given one star in the open cluster Pismis 24 over 200 times the mass of our Sun, nearly making it the record holder.”
— APOD editors, November 18, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 18, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA and Jesús Maíz Apellániz ( IAA , Spain)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 149 words