Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 14, 2019

Meteor and Milky Way over the Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2019 is “Meteor and Milky Way over the Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Roemmelt ( Venture Photography )). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Now this was a view with a thrill. From Mount Tschirgant in the Alps , you can see not only nearby towns and distant Tyrol ean peaks, but also, weather permitting, stars, nebulas, and the band of the Milky Way Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2019

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At a glance

Date: January 14, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Roemmelt ( Venture Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 14, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-january-14-meteor-and-milky-way-over-the-alps

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