Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2020

Wide Field: Fox Fur, Unicorn, and Christmas Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2020 is “Wide Field: Fox Fur, Unicorn, and Christmas Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Gurdak). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“What do the following things have in common: a cone, the fur of a fox, and a Christmas tree? Answer: they all occur in the constellation of the unicorn ( Monoceros ).”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Greg Gurdak
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, March 10, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-march-10-wide-field-fox-fur-unicorn-and-christmas-tree

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