Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 10, 1999

Canaries Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 1999 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, April 10, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 10, 1999
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, April 10, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-april-10-canaries-sky

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