Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 31, 2020

Trail of the Returner

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2020 is “Trail of the Returner,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Zhuoxiao Wang). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Familiar stars of a northern winter’s night shine in this night skyview, taken near Zhangye, Gansu, China and the border with Inner Mongolia.”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 31, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Zhuoxiao Wang
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 31, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-december-31-trail-of-the-returner

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