Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 12, 2009

Summer Night in Astronomy Town

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2009 is “Summer Night in Astronomy Town,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“This serene view records a late summer night sky over the rolling, green hills of planet Earth. It was taken near the rural village of Saadat Shahr, Fars province, in southern Iran.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 12, 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 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 12, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-september-12-summer-night-in-astronomy-town

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