Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2005

A Panorama from Mauna Kea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2005 is “A Panorama from Mauna Kea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“Typically, views from Mauna Kea are up and dark. That’s because the famous dormant volcano in Hawaii is arguably Earth’s premier observing platform of the complex and ever changing night sky.”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 4, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-4-a-panorama-from-mauna-kea

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