APOD: 2020 October 13 - Mars, Pleiades, and Andromeda over Stone Lions

Maj William W. 'Bill' Price thank you for the read/share of "Today's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) is titled "Mars, Pleiades, and Andromeda over Stone Lions." I have said it many times before and REST ASSURED, I will say it again, " NOBODY DOES IT BETTER ON THE RP NET FROM ABOVE". A fascinating read. That's why I really enjoy your reads. So unique. Have a blessed day my friend and be safe.

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Thank you my friend Maj William W. 'Bill' Price for posting the NASA Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for Tuesday, October 13, 2020 entitled "Mars, Pleiades, and Andromeda over Stone Lions."
Images: Mars, Pleiades, and Andromeda over Stone Lions - Image Credit & Copyright - Cem Özkeser

I hope and pray that you are enjoying a great Tuesday night, my friends.

APOD Background
"Explanation: Three very different -- and very famous -- objects were all captured in a single frame last month. On the upper left is the bright blue Pleiades, perhaps the most famous cluster of stars on the night sky. The Pleiades (M45) is about 450 light years away and easily found a few degrees from Orion. On the upper right is the expansive Andromeda Galaxy, perhaps the most famous galaxy -- external to our own -- on the night sky. Andromeda (M31) is one of few objects visible to the unaided eye where you can see light that is millions of years old. In the middle is bright red Mars, perhaps the most famous planet on the night sky. Today Mars is at opposition, meaning that it is opposite the Sun, with the result that it is visible all night long. In the foreground is an ancient tomb in the Phygrian Valley in Turkey. The tomb, featuring two stone lions, is an impressive remnant of a powerful civilization that lived thousands of years ago. Mars, currently near its brightest, can be easily found toward the east just after sunset."


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