Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 6, 2019 is “A Laser Strike at the Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ), ESO. The original explanation runs about 203 words.
From the explanation
“Why are these people shooting a powerful laser into the center of our Galaxy? Fortunately, this is not meant to be the first step in a Galactic war .”
— APOD editors, January 6, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
Advertisement
At a glance
- Date
- January 6, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ), ESO
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 203 words