Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 17, 2013

The Waterfall and the World at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2013 is “The Waterfall and the World at Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Above this boreal landscape , the arc of the Milky Way and shimmering aurorae flow through the night. Like an echo, below them lies Iceland’s spectacular Godafoss , the Waterfall of the Gods .”

— APOD editors, May 17, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 17, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stéphane Vetter ( Nuits sacrées )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 17, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-may-17-the-waterfall-and-the-world-at-night

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