Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2026

Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2026 is “Pleiades: The Seven Sisters Star Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kamil Fiedosiuk). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

A cluster of blue stars is seen against a starfield of brown and clumpy dust. The stars illuminate some of the nearby dust which causes the dust to glow blue. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kamil Fiedosiuk Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Pleiades star cluster? Even if you have, you probably have never seen it as large and clear as this.”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 23, 2026
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kamil Fiedosiuk
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 199 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 23, 2026 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2026-february-23-pleiades-the-seven-sisters-star-cluster

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