Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 10, 2019

Halley Dust and Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 2019 is “Halley Dust and Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gang Li). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Grains of cosmic dust streaked through the mostly moonless night skies of May 7. Swept up as planet Earth plowed through the debris streams left behind by periodic Comet Halley , the annual meteor shower is known as the Eta Aquarids.”

— APOD editors, May 10, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 10, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gang Li
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 10, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-may-10-halley-dust-and-milky-way

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