Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 4, 2006

Paranal Moonset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2006 is “Paranal Moonset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gordon Gillet). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“Just before the rising Sun fully illuminated the 2,635 meter summit of Cerro Paranal in northern Chile, Gordon Gillet captured this stunning moonset. In the telephoto picture, a nearly full October Moon is silhouetting the impressive array of telescopes at ESO’s Paranal Observatory.”

— APOD editors, November 4, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 4, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gordon Gillet
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 4, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-4-paranal-moonset

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