Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 3, 2008

Alborz Mountain Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2008 is “Alborz Mountain Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Snow-capped stratovolcano Mt. Damavand climbs to 5,670 meters (18,598 feet) near the left edge in this panoramic view of the world at night .”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 3, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 3, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-3-alborz-mountain-milky-way

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