Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Dark Sky Over Sequoia National Park
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2009 is “A Dark Sky Over Sequoia National Park,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Duriscoe , C. Duriscoe, R. Pilewski, & L. Pilewski, U.S. NPS Night Sky Program. The original explanation runs about 193 words.
From the explanation
“Scroll right to take in the view from the highest summit in the contiguous USA. The above 360-degree digitally stitched panorama, taken in mid-July, shows the view from 4,400-meter high Mt.”
— APOD editors, August 27, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 27, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: D. Duriscoe , C. Duriscoe, R. Pilewski, & L. Pilewski, U.S. NPS Night Sky Program
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 193 words