Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 28, 2018

Magellanic Mountain

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2018 is “Magellanic Mountain,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Fairbairn). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“Flanked by satellite galaxies of the Milky Way a volcanic peak rises from this rugged horizon. The southern night skyscape looks toward the south over Laguna Lejia and the altiplano of the Antofagasta Region of northern Chile .”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 28, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Fairbairn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 28, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-april-28-magellanic-mountain

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