Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2019

Stars, Meteors, and a Comet in Taurus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2019 is “Stars, Meteors, and a Comet in Taurus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“This was an unusual night to look in the direction of the Bull. The constellation Taurus is always well known for hosting two bright star clusters — the Pleaides , visible on the right, and the comparatively diffuse Hyades , visible on the left.”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2019

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At a glance

Date: January 7, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN , Earth and Stars )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-january-7-stars-meteors-and-a-comet-in-taurus

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