Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Meteors, Planes, and a Galaxy over Bryce Canyon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2018 is “Meteors, Planes, and a Galaxy over Bryce Canyon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Lane). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Meteors, Planes, and a Galaxy over Bryce Canyon
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Lane Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes land and sky are both busy and beautiful. The landscape pictured in the foreground encompasses Bryce Canyon in Utah , USA , famous for its many interesting rock structures eroded over millions of years.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 6, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dave Lane
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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Source

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