Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Three Galaxies over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 11, 2014 is “Three Galaxies over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Mackinven). The original explanation runs about 105 words.

Three Galaxies over New Zealand
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Mackinven Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“No, radio dishes cannot broadcast galaxies. Although they can detect them , the above image features a photogenic superposition during a dark night in New Zealand about two weeks ago.”

— APOD editors, June 11, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 11, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Mackinven
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 105 words

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Source

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