Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way and Stone Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2013 is “Milky Way and Stone Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lpez ( El Cielo de Canarias )). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

Milky Way and Stone Tree
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lpez ( El Cielo de Canarias ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that next to the Milky Way? An unusual natural rock formation known as Roque Cinchado or Stone Tree found on the Spanish Canary Island of Tenerife .”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 29, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Lpez ( El Cielo de Canarias )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 121 words

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Source

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