Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 6, 2002

The Winter Hexagon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2002 is “The Winter Hexagon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss). The original explanation runs about 90 words.

From the explanation

“Some of the brightest stars form a large and easily found pattern in the winter sky of Earth ‘s northern hemisphere . Dubbed the Winter Hexagon , the stars involved can usually be identified even in the bright night skies of a big city .”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 6, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 90 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 6, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-november-6-the-winter-hexagon

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