Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2022

Orion over Green Bank

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2022 is “Orion over Green Bank,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Green). The original explanation runs about 180 words.

The featured image shows a very deep image of the constellation of Orion in the background behind the Byrd - Green Bank Radio Telescope. the very center of our Milky Way Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Green Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What will the huge Green Bank Telescope discover tonight? Pictured, the Robert C.”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 23, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Green
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 180 words