Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2019

Milky Way over Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2019 is “Milky Way over Pyramid of the Feathered Serpent,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“To see the feathered serpent descend the Mayan pyramid requires exquisite timing. You must visit El Castillo — in Mexico ‘s Yucatn Peninsula — near an equinox .”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2019

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At a glance

Date: June 17, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Fedez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-june-17-milky-way-over-pyramid-of-the-feathered-serpent

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