Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Milky Way Over Monument Valley
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2012 is “The Milky Way Over Monument Valley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 155 words.
From the explanation
“You don’t have to be at Monument Valley to see the Milky Way arch across the sky like this — but it helps. Only at Monument Valley USA would you see a picturesque foreground that includes these iconic rock peaks called buttes .”
— APOD editors, August 1, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 1, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 155 words