Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Crossing Horizons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2017 is “Crossing Horizons,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

Crossing Horizons
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Follow this vertical panoramic view from horizon to horizon and your gaze will sweep through the zenith of a dark night sky over Pic du Midi mountaintop observatory.”

— APOD editors, November 25, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 25, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 175 words

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Source

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