Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 25, 2002

Orion Rising

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2002 is “Orion Rising,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

From the explanation

“Orion always comes up sideways … and was caught in the act earlier this month by astronomer Jimmy Westlake, stargazing eastward over the Rocky Mountains north of Leadville, Colorado, USA. To make this gorgeous image, Westlake placed his camera on a tripod for two exposures.”

— APOD editors, December 25, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 25, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 185 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 25, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-december-25-orion-rising

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