Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 30, 2015

Milky Way over Uluru

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2015 is “Milky Way over Uluru,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 85 words.

From the explanation

“The central regions of our Milky Way Galaxy rise above Uluru/Ayers Rock in this striking night skyscape . Recorded on July 13, a faint airglow along the horizon shows off central Australia’s most recognizable landform in silhouette.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 30, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 85 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 30, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-july-30-milky-way-over-uluru

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