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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.


Mars, Auriga and Taurus

January 04, 2023


Notturno-su-Vitorchiano (1)

Photographer: Marco Meniero

Summary Author: Marco Meniero; Jim Foster

The photo above shows Vitorchiano Vilage (north of Rome, Italy), which
dates to the Middle Ages. Adorning the skies overhead is the planet
Mars (at center -- reddest object in view) the constellation Auriga
(at left center -- pentagon shape), the constellation of Taurus (at
right center – sideways V-shape arrangement of stars), and the
Pleiades star cluster (at upper right – tight grouping of faint
stars). Photo taken on November 20, 2022.

Photo details: Nikon Z9 camera; Nikon 14-24/2.8S lens; 24 mm. Zoom
summary of two shots --one short with high ISO for the sky and one long
with low ISO for background.


Vitorchiano Vilage near Rome), Italy Coordinates: 42.4664, 12.1734


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