Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Dark Sky Over Death Valley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 13, 2008 is “A Dark Sky Over Death Valley,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Dan Duriscoe , U.S. National Park Service. The original explanation runs about 159 words.

A Dark Sky Over Death Valley
Credit: Dan Duriscoe , U.S. National Park Service Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This eerie glow over Death Valley is in danger. Scrolling right will show a spectacular view from one of the darkest places left in the continental USA : Death Valley , California .”

— APOD editors, July 13, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 13, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Dan Duriscoe , U.S. National Park Service
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 159 words

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