Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 31, 2014

Milky Way over Devils Tower

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2014 is “Milky Way over Devils Tower,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Lane). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“A mysterious formation known as Devils Tower rises into the dark above northeastern Wyoming’s prairie landscape in this 16 frame panoramic view. Seen against the night sky’s thin, pale clouds and eerie green airglow , star clusters and nebulae of the Milky Way arc toward the galaxy’s central realm at right.”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 31, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Lane
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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The Milky Way Nebulae Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 31, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-october-31-milky-way-over-devils-tower

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