Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2011

Scintillating

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2011 is “Scintillating,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Michelberger). The original explanation runs about 200 words.

From the explanation

“5 degrees. An ingenious and creative 10 second exposure from a swinging camera recorded these gyrating trails of the celestial pairing.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Michelberger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 200 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-28-scintillating

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