Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 2, 2015

The Owl and the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2015 is “The Owl and the Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Kaltseis – Poem: Apologies to Edward Lear). The original explanation runs about 84 words.

From the explanation

“The Owl and the Galaxy sail these skies With blue and yellow star. They go together beneath the Big Dipper, If you wonder where they are.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 2, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Kaltseis – Poem: Apologies to Edward Lear
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 84 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 2, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-april-2-the-owl-and-the-galaxy

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