Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Milky Way over Monument Valley
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2017 is “The Milky Way over Monument Valley,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tom Masterson). The original explanation runs about 167 words.
From the explanation
“You don’t have to be at Monument Valley to see the Milky Way arc across the sky like this — but it helps. Only at Monument Valley USA would you see a picturesque foreground that includes these iconic rock peaks called buttes .”
— APOD editors, July 26, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 26, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tom Masterson
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 167 words