Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Milky Way with Airglow Australis
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 2017 is “Milky Way with Airglow Australis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.
From the explanation
“Captured last April after sunset on a Chilean autumn night an exceptionally intense airglow flooded this scene. The panoramic skyscape is also filled with stars, clusters, and nebulae along the southern Milky Way including the Large and Small Magellanic clouds.”
— APOD editors, February 3, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 3, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 161 words