Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 2007

Forest and Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2007 is “Forest and Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Vincent Jacques). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“With pine trees in dim silhouette, this skyscape from Breil-sur-Roya in southern France was captured on November 11. In the early evening scene, a satellite seems to streak through the branches, while bright, round, fuzzy Comet Holmes appears to lie just beyond them, near the stars of the constellation Perseus.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 17, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Vincent Jacques
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-november-17-forest-and-sky

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