Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 1, 2013

The Milky Trail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2013 is “The Milky Trail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( AstroPics.com , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever hiked the Queen’s Garden trail in Bryce Canyon, Utah, USA, planet Earth? Walking along that path in this dark night skyscape, you can almost imagine your journey continues along the pale, luminous Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 1, 2013
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 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 1, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-june-1-the-milky-trail

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