Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Orion Rising

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 22, 2019 is “Orion Rising,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vitalij Kopa). The original explanation runs about 95 words.

Orion Rising
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vitalij Kopa Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Looking toward the east in the early hours of a September morning this single exposure made with tripod and camera captured a simple visual experience. Rising above the tree-lined slope are familiar stars in planet Earth’s northern night and the constellation Orion the Hunter.”

— APOD editors, November 22, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 22, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vitalij Kopa
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 95 words

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