Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Little Dipper
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2011 is “The Little Dipper,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 143 words.
From the explanation
“At 2nd magnitude, Polaris is far from the brightest star in the night sky. But it is the brightest star at the left of this well-composed, starry mosaic spanning about 23 degrees across the northern sky asterism dubbed the Little Dipper.”
— APOD editors, May 14, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 14, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 143 words