Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 21, 2018

Camera Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2018 is “Camera Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Derrick Lim). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“Do you recognize this constellation? Although it is one of the most recognizable star groupings on the sky, Orion’s icons don’t look quite as colorful to the eye as they do to a camera.”

— APOD editors, March 21, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 21, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derrick Lim
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 21, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-march-21-camera-orion

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