Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Sideways Orion Over Snowy Ireland

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2010 is “Sideways Orion Over Snowy Ireland,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Brendan Alexander ( Donegal Skies )). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

Sideways Orion Over Snowy Ireland
Credit & Copyright: Brendan Alexander ( Donegal Skies ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Orion always comes up sideways … and was caught in the act earlier this month by over a snowy landscape in Donegal , Ireland . To compose this serene picture, the photographer found a picturesque setting to the east, waited until after sunset, and then momentarily lit the foreground with a flashlight.”

— APOD editors, December 26, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 26, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Brendan Alexander ( Donegal Skies )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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