Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2009 is “A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO ). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are these people shooting a powerful laser into the center of our Galaxy? Fortunately, this is not meant to be the first step in a Galactic war .”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 16, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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Galaxies

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