Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Orion over El Castillo
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2012 is “Orion over El Castillo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Guisard ( Los Cielos de America , TWAN ) Credits: D. Flores and B. Pichardo ( Inst. Astronomia UNAM ), P. Sánchez and R. Nafate ( INAH )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.
From the explanation
“Welcome to the December solstice , a day the world does not end … even according to the Mayan Calendar. To celebrate, consider this dramatic picture of Orion rising over El Castillo , the central pyramid at Chichén Itzá, one of the great Mayan centers on the Yucatán peninsula.”
— APOD editors, December 21, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 21, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Guisard ( Los Cielos de America , TWAN ) Credits: D. Flores and B. Pichardo ( Inst. Astronomia UNAM ), P. Sánchez and R. Nafate ( INAH )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 153 words