Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Two Hemisphere Night Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 27, 2020 is “Two Hemisphere Night Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek /ESO, Juan Carlos Casado /IAC ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 187 words.
From the explanation
“The Sun is hidden by a horizon that runs across the middle in this two hemisphere view of Earth’s night sky . The digitally stitched mosaics were recorded from corresponding latitudes, one 29 degrees north and one 29 degrees south of the planet’s equator.”
— APOD editors, February 27, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 27, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Petr Horálek /ESO, Juan Carlos Casado /IAC ( TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 187 words