Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 14, 2021

How to Identify that Light in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 14, 2021 is “How to Identify that Light in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes )). The original explanation runs about 191 words.

The illustration shows a decision tree showing how to identify bright lights that you might see in the night sky. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is that light in the sky? Perhaps one of humanity’s more common questions, an answer may result from a few quick observations.”

— APOD editors, November 14, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 14, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 191 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 14, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-november-14-how-to-identify-that-light-in-the-sky

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