Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 11, 2009

Pyrenees Paraselene

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2009 is “Pyrenees Paraselene,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Patrick Lécureuil). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

From the explanation

“A sea of clouds laps at rugged mountain peaks of the French Pyrenees in this serene view from Pic du Midi Observatory. The time exposure was recorded on June 4, with the constellations Sagittarius and Scorpius shining in the starry night .”

— APOD editors, June 11, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 11, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Patrick Lécureuil
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 105 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 11, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-11-pyrenees-paraselene

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