Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 20, 2011

A Journey Through the Night Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 2011 is “A Journey Through the Night Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nick Risinger ( Photopic Sky Survey )). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Majestic nebulae and stars of our Milky Way Galaxy stretch across this panoramic image of the entire night sky.”

— APOD editors, May 20, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 20, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nick Risinger ( Photopic Sky Survey )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 20, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-20-a-journey-through-the-night-sky

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