Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2009

Orion's Belt

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2009 is “Orion's Belt,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Martin Mutti , Astronomical Image Data Archive). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Alnitak , Alnilam , and Mintaka , are the bright bluish stars from east to west (left to right) along the diagonal in this gorgeous cosmic vista. Otherwise known as the Belt of Orion , these three blue supergiant stars are hotter and much more massive than the Sun.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2009

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At a glance

Date: February 10, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Martin Mutti , Astronomical Image Data Archive
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 10, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-10-orion-s-belt

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