Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 23, 2017

Winter Hexagon over Manla Reservoir

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2017 is “Winter Hexagon over Manla Reservoir,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai (TWAN)). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“If you can find Orion, you might be able to find the Winter Hexagon. The Winter Hexagon involves some of the brightest stars visible, together forming a large and easily found pattern in the winter sky of Earth ‘s northern hemisphere .”

— APOD editors, January 23, 2017

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At a glance

Date: January 23, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai (TWAN)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 23, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-january-23-winter-hexagon-over-manla-reservoir

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