Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 23, 2016

Big Dipper, Deep Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2016 is “Big Dipper, Deep Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lorand Fenyes). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“The Big Dipper is an easy to recognize, well-known asterism in northern skies, though many see the Plough or Wagon . Famous bright nebulae of the north can also be found along its familiar lines, highlighted in this carefully composed scene with telescopic insets framed in the wider-field skyview.”

— APOD editors, January 23, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 23, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lorand Fenyes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 23, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-january-23-big-dipper-deep-sky

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