Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 14, 2014

The Gegenschein Over Chile

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2014 is “The Gegenschein Over Chile,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

From the explanation

“Is the night sky darkest in the direction opposite the Sun? No.”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 14, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 14, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-14-the-gegenschein-over-chile

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