Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2003

Orion on Film

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2003 is “Orion on Film,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Matthew Spinelli). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

From the explanation

“Orion , the Hunter, is one of the most easily recognizable constellations in planet Earth’s night sky . But Orion’s stars and nebulae don’t look quite as colorful to the eye as they do in this lovely photograph, taken last month from Vekol Ranch south of Phoenix , Arizona, USA.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Matthew Spinelli
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 177 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-7-orion-on-film

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