A telescopic image showing asteroid 3200 Phaethon, the parent body of the Geminid meteor shower, amidst the stars of the constellation Perseus. Two Geminid meteors are also visible as short streaks across the image, captured during a two-minute exposure near the shower's peak on December 13th, shortly before Phaethon's close approach to Earth on December 16th.

Astronomy Picture from 23/12/2017

Phaethon's Brood

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Stunning image of the Double Cluster (NGC 869 & NGC 884) in the Perseus constellation. These two open star clusters, easily visible with binoculars, are only a few hundred light-years apart and share a similar age, suggesting a common origin. Cataloged by Hipparchus in 130 BC, they are a breathtaking sight from dark skies, showcasing a rich tapestry of young, hot stars against the backdrop of the cosmos.

Astronomy Picture from 01/01/2013

A Double Star Cluster

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130101.html


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Stunning deep exposure image of Comet Holmes gracing the Perseus constellation. The image showcases a vibrant greenish coma and foreshortened blue tail of the comet, surrounded by bright stars, emission nebulae, and the Alpha Persei moving cluster, approximately 600 light-years away. The view spans about 10 degrees.

Astronomy Picture from 09/11/2007

Skyscape with Comet Holmes

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap071109.html


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A stunning wide-field image of the Double Cluster (NGC 869 and NGC 884) in the Perseus constellation. The vibrant image showcases two prominent open star clusters, surrounded by reddish emission nebulae and countless stars. A smaller, fainter open cluster, NGC 957, is visible in the upper left. This color composite highlights hydrogen gas emission, revealing the intricate details of this rich star-forming region approximately 7,000 light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 23/01/2014

Double Cluster in Perseus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140123.html


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A stunning image of NGC 1333, a reflection nebula in the Perseus constellation, approximately 1000 light-years away. The image showcases the nebula's dusty blue glow, surrounded by other reflection and dark nebulae, and the faint reddish glow of hydrogen gas. This celestial scene depicts a star-forming region, with protostars hidden within the dense dust and gas clouds. The expansive view covers nearly 70 light-years across.

Astronomy Picture from 29/11/2007

Stardust in Perseus

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap071129.html


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