Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 5, 1998

Canaries Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 1998 is “Canaries Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: A. Vannini, G. Li Causi, A. Ricciardi, A. Garatti). The original explanation runs about 231 words.

From the explanation

“This gorgeous view of stars, nebulae, and the Milky Way comes from the dark night sky above the lovely island of La Palma in the Canaries archipelago .”

— APOD editors, March 5, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 5, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: A. Vannini, G. Li Causi, A. Ricciardi, A. Garatti
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 231 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 5, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-march-05-canaries-sky

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