Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Cherenkov Telescope at Sunset
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2018 is “Cherenkov Telescope at Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sarah Brands (University of Amsterdam)). The original explanation runs about 189 words.
From the explanation
“On October 10, a new telescope reflected the light of the setting Sun. With dark horizon above and sunset colors below, its segmented mirror inverts an image of the beautiful evening sky in this snapshot from the Roque del Los Muchachos Observatory on the Canary Island of La Palma.”
— APOD editors, October 18, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 18, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sarah Brands (University of Amsterdam)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 189 words