Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 18, 2013

M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2013 is “M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Pleiades star cluster? Even if you have, you probably have never seen it as dusty as this.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 18, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 18, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-september-18-m45-the-pleiades-star-cluster

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