Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

From the Galactic Plane through Antares

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2018 is “From the Galactic Plane through Antares,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors). The original explanation runs about 207 words.

From the Galactic Plane through Antares
Credit: Image Credit & License: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Behold one of the most photogenic regions of the night sky, captured impressively.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 2, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: Rogelio Bernal Andreo (Deep Sky Colors)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 207 words

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