Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Milky Way with Airglow Australis
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 2015 is “Milky Way with Airglow Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 159 words.
From the explanation
“After sunset on September 1 , an exceptionally intense, reddish airglow flooded this Chilean winter night skyscape. Above a sea of clouds and flanking the celestial Milky Way, the airglow seems to ripple and flow across the northern horizon in atmospheric waves .”
— APOD editors, September 4, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 4, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 159 words