Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 8, 2022

Quadrantids of the North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2022 is “Quadrantids of the North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cheng Luo). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“Named for a forgotten constellation , the Quadrantid Meteor Shower puts on an annual show for planet Earth’s northern hemisphere skygazers. The shower’s radiant on the sky lies within the old, astronomically obsolete constellation Quadrans Muralis .”

— APOD editors, January 8, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 8, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cheng Luo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 8, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-january-8-quadrantids-of-the-north

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