Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2010

The Starry Night of Alamut

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2010 is “The Starry Night of Alamut,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“A meteor’s streak and the arc of the Milky Way hang over the imposing mountain fortress of Alamut in this starry scene. Found in the central Alborz Mountains of Iran, Alamut Castle was built into the rock in the 9th century.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-june-25-the-starry-night-of-alamut

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