Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2009

The Milky Way Over Mauna Kea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2009 is “The Milky Way Over Mauna Kea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 228 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the band of our Milky Way Galaxy? In a clear sky from a dark location at the right time, a faint band of light becomes visible across the sky.”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 27, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 228 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-27-the-milky-way-over-mauna-kea

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