Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2008

The Milky Way Over Ontario

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2008 is “The Milky Way Over Ontario,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( Weather and Sky Photography )). The original explanation runs about 224 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, after your eyes adapt to the dark, a spectacular sky appears. Such was the case earlier this month over Ontario , Canada , when part of a spectacular sky also became visible in a reflection off a lake.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( Weather and Sky Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 224 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-july-29-the-milky-way-over-ontario

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