Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 26, 2016

Puzzling a Sky over Argentina

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2016 is “Puzzling a Sky over Argentina,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Montfar ; Acknowledgement: Planetario Ciudad de La Plata / CASLEO observatory). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Can you find the comet? True, a careful eye can find thousands of stars , tens of constellations, four planets, three galaxies , and the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy — all visible in the sky of this spectacular 180-degree panorama.”

— APOD editors, July 26, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 26, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Montfar ; Acknowledgement: Planetario Ciudad de La Plata / CASLEO observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 26, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-july-26-puzzling-a-sky-over-argentina

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