Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Milky Way over the Temple of Poseidon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2015 is “The Milky Way over the Temple of Poseidon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alexandros Maragos ; Rollover Annotation: Judy Schmidt). The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“What’s that glowing in the distance? Although it may look like a lighthouse , the rays of light near the horizon actually emanate from the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion , Greece .”
— APOD editors, June 8, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 8, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alexandros Maragos ; Rollover Annotation: Judy Schmidt
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words