Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Open Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2025 is “Open Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Evan Tsai , LATTE: Lulin-ASIAA Telescope). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

Open Star Clusters M35 and NGC 2158
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Evan Tsai , LATTE: Lulin-ASIAA Telescope Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Framed in this single, starry, telescopic field of view are two open star clusters, M35 and NGC 2158. Located within the boundaries of the constellation Gemini, they do appear to be side by side.”

— APOD editors, February 27, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 27, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Evan Tsai , LATTE: Lulin-ASIAA Telescope
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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