Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 23, 2002

The Milky Way Over the French Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2002 is “The Milky Way Over the French Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Marc Sylvestre ( Universia )). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the band of our Milky Way Galaxy ? Chances are you have never seen it like this — nor could you.”

— APOD editors, September 23, 2002

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At a glance

Date: September 23, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Marc Sylvestre ( Universia )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 23, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-september-23-the-milky-way-over-the-french-alps

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