Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2022 is “Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Blake Estes (iTelescope Siding Spring Obs.) & Christian Sasse). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

The featured image shows many blue stars clustered together in blue-glowing gas and dust. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Blake Estes (iTelescope Siding Spring Obs.) & Christian Sasse Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, December 5, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 5, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Blake Estes (iTelescope Siding Spring Obs.) & Christian Sasse
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 203 words

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