Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 27, 2009

Saharan Starry Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2009 is “Saharan Starry Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“This panoramic image of a starry night looks across a dry, desolate landscape. The magnificent view was recorded from Tassili National Park , in the heart of the Sahara desert in southern Algeria.”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 27, 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 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 27, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-june-27-saharan-starry-night

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