Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 10, 2021

Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 2021 is “Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: CFHT , Coelum , MegaCam , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & G. A. Anselmi ( Coelum )). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Clusters of stars can be near or far, young or old, diffuse or compact. The featured image shows two quite contrasting open star clusters in the same field.”

— APOD editors, May 10, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 10, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: CFHT , Coelum , MegaCam , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & G. A. Anselmi ( Coelum )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 10, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-may-10-star-clusters-m35-and-ngc-2158

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