Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 18, 2020

Orion over the Central Bohemian Highlands

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 2020 is “Orion over the Central Bohemian Highlands,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Vojtěch Bauer). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“Do you recognize this constellation? Setting past the Central Bohemian Highlands in the Czech Republic is Orion , one of the most identifiable star groupings on the sky and an icon familiar to human ity for over 30,000 years.”

— APOD editors, February 18, 2020

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At a glance

Date: February 18, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Vojtěch Bauer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 18, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-february-18-orion-over-the-central-bohemian-highlands

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