Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 14, 2019

Young Star Cluster Trumpler 14 from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2019 is “Young Star Cluster Trumpler 14 from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and J. Maz Apellniz ( IoAoA Spain ); Acknowledgment: N. Smith ( U. Arizona ). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Why does star cluster Trumpler 14 have so many bright stars? Because it is so young.”

— APOD editors, May 14, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 14, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and J. Maz Apellniz ( IoAoA Spain ); Acknowledgment: N. Smith ( U. Arizona )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words