Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 8, 2007

The Big Dipper

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2007 is “The Big Dipper,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Do you see it? This common question frequently precedes the rediscovery of one of the most commonly recognized configurations of stars on the northern sky: the Big Dipper .”

— APOD editors, January 8, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 8, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 8, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-8-the-big-dipper

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