Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 12, 1996

The Milky Way Through the Summer Triangle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 1996 is “The Milky Way Through the Summer Triangle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Andy Steere). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : There are more than a few stars in our Galaxy. The light from many of them combines to appear as a wisp of faint light across the night sky – the Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, December 12, 1996

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At a glance

Date: December 12, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Andy Steere
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 12, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-december-12-the-milky-way-through-the-summer-triangle

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