Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 21, 2013

The Big Dipper

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 21, 2013 is “The Big Dipper,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Do you see it? This common question frequently precedes the rediscovery of one of the most commonly recognized configurations of stars on the northern sky: the Big Dipper .”

— APOD editors, April 21, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 21, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 21, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-april-21-the-big-dipper

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