Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 29, 2005

Southern Cross in Mauna Loa Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 2005 is “Southern Cross in Mauna Loa Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Barney Magrath (Kamuela, HI)). The original explanation runs about 200 words.

From the explanation

“Gazing across this gorgeous skyscape, the Southern Cross and stars of the constellation Centaurus are seen above the outline of Mauna Loa (Long Mountain), planet Earth’s largest volcano.”

— APOD editors, January 29, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 29, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Barney Magrath (Kamuela, HI)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 200 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 29, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-january-29-southern-cross-in-mauna-loa-skies

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