Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 9, 2023

Pic du Pleiades

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2023 is “Pic du Pleiades,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Near dawn on November 19 the Pleiades stood in still dark skies over the French Pyrenees. But just before sunrise a serendipitous moment was captured in this single 3 second exposure; a bright meteor streak appeared to pierce the heart of the galactic star cluster.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 9, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 9, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-december-9-pic-du-pleiades

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