Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2017

Sentinels of a Northern Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2017 is “Sentinels of a Northern Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Pierre Destribats). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“Who guards the north? The featured picture was taken last March in Finnish Lapland where weather can include sub-freezing temperatures and driving snow.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Pierre Destribats
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-10-sentinels-of-a-northern-sky

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