Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Seven Dusty Sisters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 29, 2024 is “Seven Dusty Sisters,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: WISE , IRSA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright : Francesco Antonucci). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

A famous Pleiades star cluster is shown but showing numerous parallel and curved filaments in different colors. The image is in several colors of infrared light. A rollover image shows the cluster in visible light with its familiar blue lig
Credit: Image Credit: WISE , IRSA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright : Francesco Antonucci Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is this really the famous Pleiades star cluster? Known for its iconic blue stars , the Pleiades is shown here in infrared light where the surrounding dust outshines the stars.”

— APOD editors, September 29, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 29, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: WISE , IRSA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright : Francesco Antonucci
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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