Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2009

Himalayan Skyscape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2009 is “Himalayan Skyscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Capella , alpha star of the constellation Auriga , rises over Mt. Everest in this panoramic view of the top of the world at night .”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-5-himalayan-skyscape

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