Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 2, 2012

Journey to the Center of the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2012 is “Journey to the Center of the Galaxy,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: ESO /MPE/Nick Risinger ( skysurvey.org )/ VISTA /J. Emerson/ Digitized Sky Survey 2. The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“What wonders lie at the center of our Galaxy? In Jules Verne ‘s science fiction classic A Journey to the Center of the Earth , Professor Liedenbrock and his fellow explorers encounter many strange and exciting wonders.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 2, 2012
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: ESO /MPE/Nick Risinger ( skysurvey.org )/ VISTA /J. Emerson/ Digitized Sky Survey 2
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 2, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-july-2-journey-to-the-center-of-the-galaxy

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