Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 31, 2016

Big Dipper to Southern Cross

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 31, 2016 is “Big Dipper to Southern Cross,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Welcome to an equatorial night. This remarkable 24 frame night skyscape was captured from Maba Beach on the Indonesian island of Halmahera during the evening of March 4.”

— APOD editors, March 31, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 31, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 31, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-march-31-big-dipper-to-southern-cross

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