Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2014

A Sky Portal in New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2014 is “A Sky Portal in New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horlek). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“To some, it may look like a portal into the distant universe. To others, it may appear as the eye of a giant.”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horlek
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-july-29-a-sky-portal-in-new-zealand

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