Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2015

The Big Dipper Enhanced

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2015 is “The Big Dipper Enhanced,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: VegaStar Carpentier). The original explanation runs about 180 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, March 17, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 17, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: VegaStar Carpentier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 180 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-march-17-the-big-dipper-enhanced

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