Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 2, 2006

Star Trails at 19,000 Feet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 2, 2006 is “Star Trails at 19,000 Feet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Serge Brunier). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“In myth, Atlas holds up the heavens, but in this stunning view a mountain appears to serve as the southern night sky pivots around a snowy peak.”

— APOD editors, December 2, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 2, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Serge Brunier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 2, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-2-star-trails-at-19000-feet

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