Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pic du Midi Panorama

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2020 is “Pic du Midi Panorama,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Lécureuil). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Pic du Midi Panorama
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Lécureuil Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A surreal night skyscape, this panorama stitched from 12 photos looks to the west at an evening winter sky over Pic du Midi Observatory, Pyrenees Mountains, Planet Earth. Telescope domes and a tall communications tower inhabit the rugged foreground.”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 7, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Patrick Lécureuil
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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Source

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