Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 3, 2020

Quadrantids over the Great Wall

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 3, 2020 is “Quadrantids over the Great Wall,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cheng Luo). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Named for a forgotten constellation , the Quadrantid Meteor Shower is an annual event for planet Earth’s northern hemisphere skygazers The shower’s radiant on the sky lies within the old, astronomically obsolete constellation Quadrans Muralis .”

— APOD editors, January 3, 2020

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At a glance

Date: January 3, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cheng Luo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 3, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-january-3-quadrantids-over-the-great-wall

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