Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way over Yellowstone

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 2020 is “Milky Way over Yellowstone,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lori Jacobs). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

Milky Way over Yellowstone
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lori Jacobs Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Milky Way was not created by an evaporating lake. The pool of vivid blue water, about 10 meters across, is known as Silex Spring and is located in Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming , USA .”

— APOD editors, January 29, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 29, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lori Jacobs
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 127 words

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Source

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