Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2010

The Milky Way Over Bryce Canyon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2010 is “The Milky Way Over Bryce Canyon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper). The original explanation runs about 205 words.

From the explanation

“What are those strange rock structures? They are towers and walls of sedimentary rock that are particularly plentiful in Bryce Canyon in Utah , USA .”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2010

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At a glance

Date: July 27, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 205 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-july-27-the-milky-way-over-bryce-canyon

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