Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 23, 2019

Orion over the Austrian Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 23, 2019 is “Orion over the Austrian Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luk Vesel). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Do you recognize this constellation? Through the icicles and past the mountains is Orion , one of the most identifiable star groupings on the sky and an icon familiar to humanity for over 30,000 years.”

— APOD editors, January 23, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 23, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luk Vesel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 23, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-january-23-orion-over-the-austrian-alps

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