Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 19, 2015

The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2015 is “The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Fairbairn). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Southern Cross? This famous constellation is best seen from Earth’s Southern Hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 19, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Fairbairn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words