Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 14, 2011

MAGIC Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 14, 2011 is “MAGIC Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“Colorful star trails arc across the night in this surreal timelapse skyscape from the Roque de los Muchachos Observatory on the Canary island of La Palma. A reflection of the Earth’s daily rotation on its axis, the star trails are also reflected in one of a pair of 17 meter diameter, multi-mirrored MAGIC telescopes .”

— APOD editors, October 14, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 14, 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 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 14, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-14-magic-star-trails

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