Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 17, 2007

The Milky Way Near the Southern Cross

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2007 is “The Milky Way Near the Southern Cross,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“The glow of the southern Milky Way and the well-known Southern Cross are featured in this colorful skyscape recorded in April over La Frontera, Chile. The Southern Cross ( Crux ) itself is at the right of the 20 degree wide field of view, topped by bright, yellowish star Gamma Crucis.”

— APOD editors, May 17, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 17, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 17, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-may-17-the-milky-way-near-the-southern-cross

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