Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2015

M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2015 is “M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights )). The original explanation runs about 183 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, June 17, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words