Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 11, 2000

Sirius: The Brightest Star in the Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2000 is “Sirius: The Brightest Star in the Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Sirius is visible on the far left of the above photograph, to the left of the constellation of Orion and Comet Hale-Bopp .”

— APOD editors, June 11, 2000

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At a glance

Date: June 11, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 11, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-june-11-sirius-the-brightest-star-in-the-night

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