Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Protected Night Sky Over Flagstaff

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 16, 2008 is “A Protected Night Sky Over Flagstaff,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Dan & Cindy Duriscoe , FDSC , Lowell Obs. , USNO). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

A Protected Night Sky Over Flagstaff
Credit and Copyright: Dan & Cindy Duriscoe , FDSC , Lowell Obs. , USNO Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This sky is protected. Yesterday marked the 50 year anniversary of the first lighting ordinance ever enacted, which restricted searchlight advertisements from sweeping the night skies above Flagstaff , Arizona , USA .”

— APOD editors, April 16, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 16, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit and Copyright: Dan & Cindy Duriscoe , FDSC , Lowell Obs. , USNO
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 187 words

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