Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2011

Wonder and Mystery above the Very Large Telescopes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2011 is “Wonder and Mystery above the Very Large Telescopes,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO ). The original explanation runs about 215 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that bright orange dot above the large telescope on the right? Even seasoned sky enthusiasts might ponder the origin of the orange orb seen by scrolling across this panoramic image , taken last December.”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2011

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At a glance

Date: May 9, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 215 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-9-wonder-and-mystery-above-the-very-large-telescopes

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