Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pleiades to Hyades

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2019 is “Pleiades to Hyades,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Amir H. Abolfath ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

Pleiades to Hyades
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Amir H. Abolfath ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This cosmic vista stretches almost 20 degrees from top to bottom, across the dusty constellation Taurus . It begins at the Pleiades and ends at the Hyades, two star clusters recognized since antiquity in Earth’s night sky.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 6, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Amir H. Abolfath ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 173 words

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