Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2018

The Teapot and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2018 is “The Teapot and the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( Weather and Sky Photography )). The original explanation runs about 103 words.

From the explanation

“The recognizable stars of the Teapot asterism in the constellation Sagittarius posed with the Milky Way over Death Valley, planet Earth on this quiet, dark night .”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kerry-Ann Lecky Hepburn ( Weather and Sky Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 103 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-july-20-the-teapot-and-the-milky-way

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