Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 20, 2014

Shoreline of the Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 20, 2014 is “Shoreline of the Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Dickinson). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Against dark rifts of interstellar dust, the ebb and flow of starlight along the Milky Way looks like waves breaking on a cosmic shore in this night skyscape.”

— APOD editors, September 20, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 20, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Dickinson
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 20, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-september-20-shoreline-of-the-universe

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