Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 25, 2007

Jupiter, Vesta, and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2007 is “Jupiter, Vesta, and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“In this gorgeous skyscape, gas giant Jupiter along with the stars and cosmic dust clouds of the Milky Way hang over the southern horizon in the early morning hours as seen from Stagecoach, Colorado, USA. Recorded on Thursday, Jupiter is the brightest object near picture center.”

— APOD editors, May 25, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 25, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake ( Colorado Mountain College )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 25, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-may-25-jupiter-vesta-and-the-milky-way

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