Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 25, 2012

Yosemite Winter Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 25, 2012 is “Yosemite Winter Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (AstroPics.com, TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 99 words.

From the explanation

“In this evocative night skyscape a starry band of the Milky Way climbs over Yosemite Valley , Sierra Nevada Range, planet Earth. Jupiter is the brightest celestial beacon on the wintry scene, though.”

— APOD editors, December 25, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 25, 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 99 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 25, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-december-25-yosemite-winter-night

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