Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 3, 2011

Winter Hexagon Over Stagecoach Colorado

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2011 is “Winter Hexagon Over Stagecoach Colorado,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“If you can find Orion, you might be able to find the Winter Hexagon. The Winter Hexagon involves some of the brightest stars visible, together forming a large and easily found pattern in the winter sky of Earth ‘s northern hemisphere .”

— APOD editors, January 3, 2011

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At a glance

Date: January 3, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 3, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-3-winter-hexagon-over-stagecoach-colorado

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