Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 19, 2010

Dark River, Wide Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2010 is “Dark River, Wide Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 196 words.

From the explanation

“A Dark River of dust seems to run from our Galactic Center, then pool into a starfield containing photogenic sky wonders. Scrolling right will reveal many of these objects including (can you find?)”

— APOD editors, July 19, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 19, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 196 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 19, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-july-19-dark-river-wide-field

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