Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 2015

Orion Over and Under Tibet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2015 is “Orion Over and Under Tibet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“This night was so serene you could see Orion rise downwards. The unusual spectacle was captured in this single-exposure image, featuring a deep sky around the famous constellation of Orion that appeared both above — and reflected in — a peaceful lake in the Gyirong Valley of Tibet , China .”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 5, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-october-5-orion-over-and-under-tibet

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