Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M41: The Little Beehive Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2025 is “M41: The Little Beehive Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Xinran Li). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

A starscape is shown with red filaments running diagonally from the lower left to the upper right. Many bright blue stars are visible across the center of the frame. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Xinran Li Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are there so many bright blue stars? Stars are usually born in clusters , and the brightest and most massive of these stars typically glow blue.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 25, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Xinran Li
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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