Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 24, 2017

How to Identify that Light in the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 24, 2017 is “How to Identify that Light in the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes )). The original explanation runs about 190 words.

From the explanation

“What is that light in the sky? Perhaps one of humanity’s more common questions, an answer may result from a few quick observations.”

— APOD editors, September 24, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 24, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: HK ( The League of Lost Causes )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 190 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 24, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-september-24-how-to-identify-that-light-in-the-sky

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