Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
ALMA Milky Way
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2014 is “ALMA Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.
From the explanation
“This alluring all-skyscape was taken 5,100 meters above sea level, from the Chajnantor Plateau in the Chilean Andes. Viewed through the site’s rarefied atmosphere at about 50% sea level pressure, the gorgeous Milky Way stretches through the scene.”
— APOD editors, July 24, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 24, 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 119 words