Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Andromeda Station

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2020 is “Andromeda Station,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Ralf Rohner). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

Andromeda Station
Credit: Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Ralf Rohner Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This surreal picture isn’t from a special effects sci-fi movie. It is a digital composite of frames of the real Andromeda Galaxy , also known as M31, rising over a real mountain.”

— APOD editors, March 26, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 26, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Composite Image Credit & Copyright: Ralf Rohner
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 182 words

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Source

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