Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2011

Eclipsed Moon in the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2011 is “Eclipsed Moon in the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“On June 15, the totally eclipsed Moon was very dark, with the Moon itself positioned on the sky toward the center of our Milky Way Galaxy . This simple panorama captures totality from northern Iran in 8 consecutive exposures each 40 seconds long.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 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 164 words

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Topics in this entry

The Moon The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies Eclipses

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-17-eclipsed-moon-in-the-milky-way

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