Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way Over the Bungle Bungles

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2012 is “Milky Way Over the Bungle Bungles,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

Milky Way Over the Bungle Bungles
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Which part of this picture do you find more interesting — the land or the sky? Advocates for the land might cite the beauty of the ancient domes of the Bungle Bungle Range in Western Australia .”

— APOD editors, September 11, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 11, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Salway
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 132 words

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