Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Heaven on Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2000 is “Heaven on Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Naoyuki Kurita). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

Heaven on Earth
Credit & Copyright: Naoyuki Kurita Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“If sometimes it appears that the entire Milky Way Galaxy is raining down on your head, do not despair. It happens twice a day.”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 6, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Naoyuki Kurita
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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The SunThe Milky WayGalaxies

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Source

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