Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2023

Rigel Wide

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2023 is “Rigel Wide,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rheinhold Wittich). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Brilliant, blue, supergiant star Rigel marks the foot of Orion the Hunter in planet Earth’s night . Designated Beta Orionis, it’s at the center of this remarkably deep and wide field of view.”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rheinhold Wittich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Orion Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-april-7-rigel-wide

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