Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 19, 2009

Sagittarius and the Central Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 19, 2009 is “Sagittarius and the Central Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler (robgendlerastropics.com)). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“What does the center of our Milky Way Galaxy look like? In visible light, no one knows!”

— APOD editors, May 19, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 19, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler (robgendlerastropics.com)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 19, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-19-sagittarius-and-the-central-milky-way

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