Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way Falls

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2019 is “Milky Way Falls,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

Milky Way Falls
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It can be the driest place on planet Earth, but water still flows in Chile’s Atacama desert, high in the mountains.”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 12, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 127 words

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