Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2019

Milky Way in Northern Spring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2019 is “Milky Way in Northern Spring,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Taha Ghouchkanlu ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“A postcard from planet Earth , this springtime night skyscape looks over Alandan lake in the Alborz mountains. Taken after local midnight on April 17, the central Milky Way is rising over the region’s southeast horizon.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 19, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Taha Ghouchkanlu ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-april-19-milky-way-in-northern-spring

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