Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2018

Clouds of Earth and Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2018 is “Clouds of Earth and Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Angelo Perrone). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“If you go high enough, you may find yourself on a picturesque perch between the water clouds of the Earth and the star clouds of the Milky Way. Such was the case last month for one adventurous alpinist astrophotographer.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Angelo Perrone
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-july-24-clouds-of-earth-and-sky

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