Subj : ES Picture of the Day 16  2023
To   : All
From : Dan Richter
Date : Thu Feb 16 2023 11:01:20

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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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     *  Lunar and Planetary Institute
     *  MoonConnection
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     *  Understanding The Moon Phases

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