Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2019

Moon, Four Planets, and Emu

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2019 is “Moon, Four Planets, and Emu,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“A luminous Milky Way falls toward the horizon in this deep skyscape, starting at the top of the frame from the stars of the Southern Cross and the dark Coalsack Nebula.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 8, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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The Moon The Milky Way Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-february-8-moon-four-planets-and-emu

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