Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Blue Tears and the Milky Way
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2015 is “Blue Tears and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“Lapping at rocks along the shore of the Island of Nangan, Taiwan, planet Earth , waves are infused with a subtle blue light in this sea and night skyscape. Composed of a series of long exposures made on April 16 the image captures the faint glow from Noctiluca scintillans.”
— APOD editors, April 24, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 24, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words