Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 23, 2012

Deep Orion Over the Canary Islands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2012 is “Deep Orion Over the Canary Islands,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Which attracts your eye more — the sky or the ground? On the ground are rocky peaks in Teide National Park on Tenerife Island of the Spanish Canary Islands off the northwestern coast of Africa .”

— APOD editors, January 23, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 23, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 23, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-23-deep-orion-over-the-canary-islands

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