Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Milky Way in Infrared

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 1997 is “The Milky Way in Infrared,” an image. It is credited to Credit: The COBE Project, DIRBE, NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.

The Milky Way in Infrared
Credit: The COBE Project, DIRBE, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“At night, from a dark location, part of the clear sky looks milky . This unusual swath of dim light is generally visible during any month and from any location.”

— APOD editors, December 29, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 29, 1997
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: The COBE Project, DIRBE, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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