Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 2009

Moon Rays Over Thurso Castle

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2009 is “Moon Rays Over Thurso Castle,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stewart Watt). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening over that castle? While waiting for the Moon to rise last month in Thurso , Scotland , amateur astrophotographer Stewart Watt took a three minute exposure of the background stars.”

— APOD editors, May 18, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 18, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stewart Watt
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-18-moon-rays-over-thurso-castle

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