Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 13, 2010

Zodiacal Light Over Namibia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 13, 2010 is “Zodiacal Light Over Namibia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Rudi Dobesberger ( Sternfreunde Steyr )). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

From the explanation

“An unusual triangle of light is visible this time of year just before dawn, in the northern hemisphere. Once considered a false dawn , this triangle of light is actually zodiacal light , light reflected from interplanetary dust particles .”

— APOD editors, September 13, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 13, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Rudi Dobesberger ( Sternfreunde Steyr )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 203 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 13, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-september-13-zodiacal-light-over-namibia

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