Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Firefly Trails and the Summer Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2016 is “Firefly Trails and the Summer Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association )). The original explanation runs about 93 words.

Firefly Trails and the Summer Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A camera fixed low to a tripod on a northern summer’s eve captured the series of images used in this serene, southern Ontario skyscape. The lakeside view frames our fair galaxy above calm water and the night’s quintessential luminous apparitions.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 2, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Malcolm Park ( North York Astronomical Association )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 93 words

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Source

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