Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 24, 2012

Hyades for the Holidays

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 24, 2012 is “Hyades for the Holidays,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“Recognized since antiquity and depicted on the shield of Achilles according to Homer, stars of the Hyades cluster form the head of the constellation Taurus the Bull. Their general V-shape is anchored by Aldebaran , the eye of the Bull and by far the constellation’s brightest star.”

— APOD editors, December 24, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 24, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 24, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-december-24-hyades-for-the-holidays

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