Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

100 Steps Forward

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2017 is “100 Steps Forward,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Camilo Jaramillo). The original explanation runs about 92 words.

100 Steps Forward
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Camilo Jaramillo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A beautiful conjunction of Venus and Moon, human, sand, and Milky Way is depicted in this night skyscape from planet Earth. The scene is a panorama of 6 photos taken in a moment near the end of a journey.”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 15, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Camilo Jaramillo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 92 words

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Topics in this entry

The MoonVenusThe Milky Way

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Source

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