EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Atacama Lagoon and Sagittarius Arm of the Milky Way

January 16, 2023

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Photographer: Alexis Trigo
Summary Author: Alexis Trigo

Despite being the driest place in the world, the Atacama Desert has
several lagoons, created by groundwater, in the vicinity of the
Atacama Salt Flats. When night falls and with no wind, the lagoons
become true mirrors for astronomical observation. Shown over the
un-named pond featured here is the Sagittarius Arm of the Milky
Way. Photo taken on September 23, 2022.

Approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Toconao, Chile
Coordinates: -23.18889, -68.51944



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Geography Links

* Atlapedia Online
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* Holt Rinehart Winston World Atlas
* Mapping Our World
* Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
* Types of Land
* World Mapper

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EPOD - a service of USRA

The Earth Science Picture of the Day (EPOD) highlights the diverse processes and phenomena which shape our planet and our lives. EPOD will collect and archive photos, imagery, graphics, and artwork with short explanatory
captions and links exemplifying features within the Earth system. The
community is invited to contribute digital imagery, short captions and
relevant links.


Canis Minor

February 16, 2023

Whole_Canis_Minor_EPOD

Photographer: Greg Parker

Summary Author: Greg Parker; Jim Foster

Shown above is a 2-frame mosaic of the constellation of Canis
Minor, which consists of just two stars, Procyon (bottom left) and
Gomeisa (top right). Also known as the Little Dog, Canis Minor is
prominent in the southern sky (of the Northern Hemisphere) at this time
of year.

Because Procyon is relatively close by, some 11.5 light years distant,
it’s one of the brightest stars in the night sky, shining at a
magnitude of 0.34. Along with Betelgeuse and Sirius it forms the
asterism called the Winter Triangle. Take a look for this whitish
colored gem on the next clear night. It’s a beautiful star!

Image details: Taken with a pair of Canon 200mm prime lenses and Trius
M26C OSC CCDs. Each frame was 20 x 10-minute subs and the captured on
the MiniWASP array at the New Forest Observatory.


New Forest Observatory, England Coordinates: 50.819444, -1.59


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Night Sky Links

* Space Weather Live
* Space Weather Live Forum
* About the Moon
* American Meteor Society
* Arbeitskreises Meteore e.V.
* Global City Lights
* Heavens Above Home Page
* The International Meteor Organization
* Lunar and Planetary Institute
* MoonConnection
* NASA Eclipse Web Page
* Understanding The Moon Phases

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