Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shadowrise and Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2017 is “Shadowrise and Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Shadowrise and Sunset
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The road tracking through this stunning 360 degree view crosses a remote mountain area of Jämtland, Sweden, planet Earth . A 3×8 mosaic of still images, the panorama was taken on May 3rd from a small drone 200 meters above the ground.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 1, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Göran Strand
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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