Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 3, 2007

Alborz Mountains in Moonlight

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2007 is “Alborz Mountains in Moonlight,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi). The original explanation runs about 92 words.

From the explanation

“On January 25th, light from a first quarter Moon illuminated this dreamlike landscape looking across the rugged, snow-covered peaks of the Alborz Mountain Range in northern Iran. The stunning sky is filled with stars, including the yellow-tinged Betelgeuse at the shoulder of Orion .”

— APOD editors, February 3, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 3, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 92 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 3, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-february-3-alborz-mountains-in-moonlight

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