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Quadrantids of the North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 11, 2024 is “Quadrantids of the North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: 염범석 Bum-Suk Yeom). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Quadrantids of the North
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: 염범석 Bum-Suk Yeom Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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 11, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 11, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: 염범석 Bum-Suk Yeom
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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