Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 4, 2008

The Milky Way at 5000 Meters

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2008 is “The Milky Way at 5000 Meters,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Serge Brunier). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Climb up to 5000 meters (16,500 feet) above sea level, near Cerro Chajnantor in the northern Chilean Andes , and your night sky could encompass this cosmic vista. Recorded from that high and dry locale , the spectacular fish-eye image features the myriad stars and sprawling dust clouds of our Milky Way Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, January 4, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 4, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Serge Brunier
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 4, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-4-the-milky-way-at-5000-meters

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