Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
La Silla's Starry Night
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 23, 2004 is “La Silla's Starry Night,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Nico Housen, European Southern Observatory. The original explanation runs about 149 words.
From the explanation
“On clear, moonless nights, the stars still come out with a vengance above the high-altitude La Silla astronomical observatory.”
— APOD editors, September 23, 2004
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 23, 2004
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Nico Housen, European Southern Observatory
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 149 words