Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2013 is “Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

Alnitak, Alnilam, Mintaka
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Alnitak , Alnilam , and Mintaka , are the bright bluish stars from east to west (lower right to upper left) along the diagonal in this gorgeous cosmic vista. Otherwise known as the Belt of Orion , these three blue supergiant stars are hotter and much more massive than the Sun.”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 12, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 128 words

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