Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 31, 2007

A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 31, 2007 is “A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Why are these people shooting a powerful laser into the center of our Galaxy? Fortunately, this is not meant to be the first step in a Galactic war .”

— APOD editors, July 31, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 31, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 31, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-july-31-a-laser-strike-at-the-galactic-center

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