Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way over Yellowstone

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 27, 2014 is “Milky Way over Yellowstone,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Lane). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Milky Way over Yellowstone
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Lane Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Milky Way was not created by an evaporating lake. The colorful pool of water, about 10 meters across, is known as Silex Spring and is located in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming , USA .”

— APOD editors, August 27, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 27, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Lane
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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Source

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