Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 7, 2008

The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2008 is “The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“This breathtaking patch of sky would be above you were you to stand at the South Pole of the Earth . On the upper left of this image are the four stars that mark the boundaries of the famous Southern Cross .”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 7, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 7, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-july-7-the-southern-cross-in-a-southern-sky

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