Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 12, 2010

Teide Sky Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 12, 2010 is “Teide Sky Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Daniel López). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“The snow capped Teide volcano is reflected in a pool of water in this nearly symmetric night sky view from the Canary Island Tenerife. Bright north star Polaris stands above the peak in an exposure that also captures the brilliant trail of a polar orbiting Iridium satellite.”

— APOD editors, February 12, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 12, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Daniel López
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 12, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-february-12-teide-sky-trails

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