Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Path North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2020 is “A Path North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Konang). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

A Path North
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Konang Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What happens if you keep going north? The direction north on the Earth , the place on your horizon below the northern spin pole of the Earth — around which other stars appear to slowly swirl , will remain the same.”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 7, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mario Konang
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 194 words

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