Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Zodiacal Light Vs. Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 20, 2010 is “Zodiacal Light Vs. Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Zodiacal Light Vs. Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Ghostly Zodiacal light, featured near the center of this remarkable panorama, is produced as sunlight is scattered by dust in the Solar System’s ecliptic plane .”

— APOD editors, March 20, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 20, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel López
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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