Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 25, 2008

Winter Night at Pic du Midi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 25, 2008 is “Winter Night at Pic du Midi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alain Sallez ( picdumidi.org ), David Romeuf ( Université Lyon 1 )). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“This dreamlike view looking south from the historic mountain top Pic du Midi Observatory combines moonlit domes, a winter night sky, and the snowy peaks of the French Pyrenees.”

— APOD editors, January 25, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 25, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alain Sallez ( picdumidi.org ), David Romeuf ( Université Lyon 1 )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 25, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-25-winter-night-at-pic-du-midi

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