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Messier Marathon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 27, 2011 is “Messier Marathon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

Messier Marathon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this action scene , red night vision lights, green laser pointers, tripods and telescopes in faint silhouette surround intrepid sky gazers embarked on the 10th annual Iran Messier Marathon .”

— APOD editors, May 27, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 27, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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