Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Countryside Mars and Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 9, 2018 is “Countryside Mars and Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Luis Hernandez Verdejo). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

Countryside Mars and Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Luis Hernandez Verdejo Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Mars shines brightly now in planet Earth’s sky. Seen with a yellowish hue it rises over the hills and far away in this serene night skyscape, a countryside panorama recorded last month from Parque Nacional de Cabaneros in Spain.”

— APOD editors, June 9, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 9, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Luis Hernandez Verdejo
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 101 words

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Source

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