Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 25, 2003

The Northern Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2003 is “The Northern Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Astropix.com )). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Many of the stars in our home Milky Way Galaxy appear together as a dim band on the sky that passes nearly over the Earth’s north and south poles. Pictured above is the part of our Galaxy that passes closest over the north pole .”

— APOD editors, August 25, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 25, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Astropix.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-25-the-northern-milky-way

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