Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2020

The Windmill and the Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2020 is “The Windmill and the Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Antonio Gonzalez). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Stars can’t turn these old wooden arms, but it does look like they might in this scene from a rotating planet . The well-composed night skyscape was recorded from Garafia, a municipality on the island of La Palma, Canary Islands, planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 17, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Antonio Gonzalez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-april-17-the-windmill-and-the-star-trails

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