Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2009

Zodiacal Light Vs. Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2009 is “Zodiacal Light Vs. Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Two fundamental planes of planet Earth’s sky compete for attention in this remarkable wide-angle vista, recorded on January 23rd. Arcing above the horizon and into the night at the left is a beautiful band of Zodiacal Light – sunlight scattered by dust in the solar system’s ecliptic plane .”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel López , IAC
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-12-zodiacal-light-vs-milky-way

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