Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2016

M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2016 is “M45: The Pleiades Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Hermann von Eiff). The original explanation runs about 196 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, October 19, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Hermann von Eiff
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 196 words