Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way Over Quiver Tree Forest

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 12, 2012 is “Milky Way Over Quiver Tree Forest,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Florian Breuer). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

Milky Way Over Quiver Tree Forest
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Florian Breuer Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In front of a famous background of stars and galaxies lies some of Earth’s more unusual trees. Known as quiver trees, they are actually succulent aloe plants that can grow to tree-like proportions.”

— APOD editors, December 12, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 12, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Florian Breuer
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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