Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 1, 2013

A Double Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 1, 2013 is “A Double Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: F. Antonucci, M. Angelini, & F. Tagliani, ADARA Astrobrallo). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Few star clusters are seen to be so close to each other. Some 7,000 light-years away, though, this pair of open or galactic star clusters is an easy binocular target, a lovely starfield in the northern constellation Perseus .”

— APOD editors, January 1, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 1, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: F. Antonucci, M. Angelini, & F. Tagliani, ADARA Astrobrallo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 1, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-1-a-double-star-cluster

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