Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 6, 2012

Airglow over Italy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 2012 is “Airglow over Italy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“In this serene night skyscape , the Milky Way’s graceful arc stretches over prominent peaks in the Italian Alps known as Tre Cime di Lavaredo . A 180 degree wide-angle panorama made in four exposures on August 24, the scene does look to the north and the sky is suffused with an eerie greenish light.”

— APOD editors, September 6, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 6, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 6, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-september-6-airglow-over-italy

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