Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 16, 2008

Orion Dawn Over Mount Nemrut

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 2008 is “Orion Dawn Over Mount Nemrut,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 184 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that in front of Orion? Forty kilometers north of Kahta , Turkey , lies Mount Nemrut , a mountain adorned with the fragments of vast statues built over 2000 years ago.”

— APOD editors, December 16, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 16, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 184 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 16, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-december-16-orion-dawn-over-mount-nemrut

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