Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2014

From the Northern to the Southern Cross

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2014 is “From the Northern to the Southern Cross,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Buer). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“There is a road that connects the Northern to the Southern Cross but you have to be at the right place and time to see it.”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2014

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At a glance

Date: January 27, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Buer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-27-from-the-northern-to-the-southern-cross

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