Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Venus, Zodiacal Light, and the Galactic Center
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2013 is “Venus, Zodiacal Light, and the Galactic Center,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Schmoll ( Durham University, CfAI)). The original explanation runs about 118 words.
From the explanation
“The bulging center of our Milky Way Galaxy rests on a pillar of light in this luminous skyscape. Recorded on September 22nd in dark South African skies, rivers of dust seem to flow downward from the galactic center towards Antares , yellowish alpha star of the constellation Scorpius, near the top of the scene.”
— APOD editors, October 18, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 18, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juergen Schmoll ( Durham University, CfAI)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 118 words