Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Orion above Easter Island

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2017 is “Orion above Easter Island,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Orion above Easter Island
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why were the statues on Easter Island built? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 18, 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 153 words

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