Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2015

A Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2015 is “A Fox Fur, a Unicorn, and a Christmas Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: R. Colombari & Francesco Antonucci ; Data: Subaru , ESO , & F. Antonucci). The original explanation runs about 202 words.

From the explanation

“What do the following things have in common: a cone, the fur of a fox, and a Christmas tree? Answer: they all occur in the constellation of the unicorn ( Monoceros ).”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: R. Colombari & Francesco Antonucci ; Data: Subaru , ESO , & F. Antonucci
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 202 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-january-5-a-fox-fur-a-unicorn-and-a-christmas-tree

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