Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 28, 2016

Orion's Belt and Sword over Teide's Peak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2016 is “Orion's Belt and Sword over Teide's Peak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cesar & Carlos Tejedor). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“The southern part of Orion, the famous constellation and mythical hunter, appears quite picturesque posing here over a famous volcano. Located in the Canary Islands off the northwest coast of Africa, the snow-peaked Teide is one of the largest volcanoes on Earth.”

— APOD editors, March 28, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 28, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cesar & Carlos Tejedor
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 28, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-28-orions-belt-and-sword-over-teides-peak

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