Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Milky Way Over Monument Valley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 1, 2015 is “The Milky Way Over Monument Valley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( AstroPics.com , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

The Milky Way Over Monument Valley
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( AstroPics.com , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“You don’t have to be at Monument Valley to see the Milky Way arch across the sky like this — but it helps. Only at Monument Valley USA would you see a picturesque foreground that includes these iconic rock peaks called buttes .”

— APOD editors, November 1, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 1, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( AstroPics.com , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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