Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 28, 2011

The Mileage of Light

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2011 is “The Mileage of Light,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis L. Mammana ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“If you’re driving down a dark road on a starry night, you might want to check the odometer. Earlier this month, when traveling astronomer Dennis Mammana did he was greeted with the significant mileage reading of 186,282 miles.”

— APOD editors, May 28, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 28, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Dennis L. Mammana ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 28, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-28-the-mileage-of-light

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