Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2020

Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2020 is “Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Raul Villaverde Fraile). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Pleiades star cluster? Even if you have, you probably have never seen it as large and clear as this.”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Raul Villaverde Fraile
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-september-9-pleiades-the-seven-sisters-star-cluster

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