Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Great Rift Near the Center of the Milky Way
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 10, 2016 is “Great Rift Near the Center of the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)). The original explanation runs about 132 words.
From the explanation
“Over 100 telescopic image panels in this stunning vertical mosaic span about 50 degrees across the night sky . They follow part of the Great Rift , the dark river of dust and molecular gas that stretches along the plane of our Milky Way Galaxy.”
— APOD editors, November 10, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 10, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 132 words