Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Southern Sky View

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 1998 is “A Southern Sky View,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: G. Garradd). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

A Southern Sky View
Credit and Copyright: G. Garradd Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From horizon to horizon, the night sky above Loomberah, New South Wales, Australia was photographed by astronomer Gordon Garradd on March 22, 1996. Garradd used a home made all-sky camera with a fish-eye lens , resulting in a circular 200 degree field of view.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 26, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit and Copyright: G. Garradd
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 121 words

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