Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2013 is “A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO ). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
Credit: Image Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are these people shooting a powerful laser into the center of our Galaxy? Fortunately, this is not meant to be the first step in a Galactic war .”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( ESO )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 171 words

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