Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 19, 2013

Barnard Stares at NGC 2170

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 19, 2013 is “Barnard Stares at NGC 2170,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“A gaze across a cosmic skyscape, this telescopic mosaic reveals the continuous beauty of things that are . The evocative scene spans some 6 degrees or 12 Full Moons in planet Earth’s sky .”

— APOD editors, January 19, 2013

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At a glance

Date: January 19, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 19, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-january-19-barnard-stares-at-ngc-2170

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