Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2009

A Starry Night in Brazil

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2009 is “A Starry Night in Brazil,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“This panoramic image tracing constellations in the southern sky shows off a beautiful vista toward the center of our Milky Way Galaxy. It was recorded just last month near the city of Campos in northeastern Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-9-a-starry-night-in-brazil

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