Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 9, 2006

Magellanic Morning

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2006 is “Magellanic Morning,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“This early morning skyscape recorded near Winton, Queensland, Australia, looks toward the southeast. Low clouds are seen in silhouette against the first hints of sunlight, while two famous cosmic clouds, the Clouds of Magellan , also hover in the brightening sky.”

— APOD editors, August 9, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 9, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Schur
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 9, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-august-9-magellanic-morning

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