Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 6, 2012

A Wide Field Image of the Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2012 is “A Wide Field Image of the Galactic Center,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“From Sagittarius to Scorpius , the central Milky Way is a truly beautiful part of planet Earth’s night sky. The gorgeous region is captured in this wide field image spanning about 30 degrees.”

— APOD editors, January 6, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 6, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ivan Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 6, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-6-a-wide-field-image-of-the-galactic-center

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