Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 5, 2016

The SONG and the Hunter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2016 is “The SONG and the Hunter,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mads Fredslund Andersen , Stellar Astrophysics Centre , Aarhus Univ., Denmark). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Near first quarter, the Moon in March lights this snowy, rugged landscape, a view across the top of Tenerife toward La Palma in the Canary Islands Spanish archipelago. The large Teide volcano , the highest point in Spain, looms over the horizon.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 5, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mads Fredslund Andersen , Stellar Astrophysics Centre , Aarhus Univ., Denmark
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 5, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-may-5-the-song-and-the-hunter

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