Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way over Uruguayan Lighthouse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2019 is “Milky Way over Uruguayan Lighthouse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mauricio Salazar). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

Milky Way over Uruguayan Lighthouse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mauricio Salazar Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Can a lighthouse illuminate a galaxy? No, but in the featured image, gaps in light emanating from the Jose Ignacio Lighthouse in Uruguay appear to match up nicely, although only momentarily and coincidently, with dark dust lanes of our Milky Way Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 19, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mauricio Salazar
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 129 words

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