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Mars and the Star Clusters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 30, 2022 is “Mars and the Star Clusters,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gabor Balazs). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Mars and the Star Clusters
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabor Balazs Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“At this year’s end Mars still shines brightly in planet Earth’s night as it wanders through the head-strong constellation Taurus. Its bright yellowish hue dominates this starry field of view that includes Taurus’ alpha star Aldebaran and the Hyades and Pleiades star clusters.”

— APOD editors, December 30, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 30, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabor Balazs
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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Source

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