Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M44: The Beehive Cluster
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2022 is “M44: The Beehive Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Drew Evans). The original explanation runs about 204 words.
From the explanation
“A mere 600 light-years away, M44 is one of the closest star clusters to our solar system. 5 billion years.”
— APOD editors, April 30, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 30, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Drew Evans
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 204 words