Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 19, 2010

Milky Way Over Ancient Ghost Panel

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 19, 2010 is “Milky Way Over Ancient Ghost Panel,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Bret Webster). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Long before Stonehenge was built, well before the Dead Sea Scrolls were written, ancient artists painted life-sized figures on canyon walls in Utah , USA — but why? Nobody is sure.”

— APOD editors, May 19, 2010

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At a glance

Date: May 19, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Bret Webster
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 19, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-may-19-milky-way-over-ancient-ghost-panel

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