Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 10, 2014

The Reddening of M71

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 10, 2014 is “The Reddening of M71,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“Now known to be a globular star cluster at the tender age of 10 billion years, M71 is a mere 13,000 light-years away within the narrow boundaries of the faint constellation Sagitta.”

— APOD editors, December 10, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 10, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob Franke
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 10, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-december-10-the-reddening-of-m71

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