Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 4, 2016

Orion and Official Star Names

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2016 is “Orion and Official Star Names,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 236 words.

From the explanation

“Familiar stars in Orion and constellations across the sky now have official names.”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 4, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 236 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 4, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-december-4-official-star-names-for-orion

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