Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Summer to Winter Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 19, 2018 is “Summer to Winter Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dong Han). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

Summer to Winter Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dong Han Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Taken near local midnight, this autumn night’s panorama follows the arch of the Milky Way across the northern horizon from the High Fens, Eifel Nature Park at the border of Belgium and Germany.”

— APOD editors, October 19, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 19, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dong Han
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 181 words

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The Milky WayStar clusters

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Source

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