Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 23, 2014

Four Lasers over Mauna Kea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2014 is “Four Lasers over Mauna Kea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Chu ( IfA Manoa)). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Are lasers from giant telescopes being used to attack the Galactic center? No.”

— APOD editors, June 23, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 23, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jason Chu ( IfA Manoa)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 23, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-june-23-four-lasers-over-mauna-kea

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