Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 12, 2017

Highlights of the Winter Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2017 is “Highlights of the Winter Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Universe2go.com). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“What’s up in the sky this winter? The featured graphic gives a few highlights for Earth’s northern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 12, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Universe2go.com
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 12, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-december-12-highlights-of-the-winter-sky

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