Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Under the Galaxy
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2017 is “Under the Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 118 words.
From the explanation
“The Large Magellanic Cloud , a satellite galaxy of the Milky Way, stands above the southern horizon in this telephoto view from Las Campanas Observatory, planet Earth . In the dark September skies of the Chilean Atacama desert , the small galaxy has an impressive span of about 10 degrees or 20 Full Moons.”
— APOD editors, October 13, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 13, 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 118 words