Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2013

Milky Way Panorama from Mauna Kea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2013 is “Milky Way Panorama from Mauna Kea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 214 words.

From the explanation

“Aloha and welcome to a breathtaking skyscape. The dreamlike panoramic view looks out from the 4,200 meter volcanic summit of Mauna Kea , Hawai’i, across a layer of clouds toward a starry night sky and the rising Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 214 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-march-10-milky-way-panorama-from-mauna-kea

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