Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 2016

Summer Planets and Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 2016 is “Summer Planets and Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Lights sprawl toward the horizon in this night skyscape from Uludag National Park, Bursa Province, Turkey, planet Earth . The stars and nebulae of the Milky Way are still visible though, stretching above the lights on the northern summer night while three other planets shine brightly.”

— APOD editors, July 23, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 23, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 23, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-july-23-summer-planets-and-milky-way

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