Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Big Dipper Above and Below Chilean Volcanoes
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2017 is “Big Dipper Above and Below Chilean Volcanoes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 196 words.
From the explanation
“Do you see it? This common question frequently precedes the rediscovery of one of the most commonly recognized configurations of stars on the northern sky: the Big Dipper .”
— APOD editors, May 9, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 9, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 196 words