Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Milky Way in Infrared
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2000 is “The Milky Way in Infrared,” an image. It is credited to Credit: E. L. Wright ( UCLA ), The COBE Project , DIRBE , NASA. The original explanation runs about 131 words.
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, January 30, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 30, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: E. L. Wright ( UCLA ), 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