Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Zodiacal Light Panorama

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2012 is “Zodiacal Light Panorama,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Miloslav Druckmüller (UM FSI, Brno Univ. of Technology ), Shadia Habbal ( IfA, Univ. of Hawaii )). The original explanation runs about 214 words.

Zodiacal Light Panorama
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miloslav Druckmüller (UM FSI, Brno Univ. of Technology ), Shadia Habbal ( IfA, Univ. of Hawaii ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sweeping from the eastern to western horizon, this 360 degree panorama follows the band of zodiacal light along the solar system’s ecliptic plane .”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 5, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miloslav Druckmüller (UM FSI, Brno Univ. of Technology ), Shadia Habbal ( IfA, Univ. of Hawaii )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 214 words

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