Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 5, 2020

Carina in Perspective

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 5, 2020 is “Carina in Perspective,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Kiko Fairbairn). The original explanation runs about 211 words.

From the explanation

“You need to be in the south, looking south, to see such a sky. And only then if you’re lucky.”

— APOD editors, May 5, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 5, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Carlos Kiko Fairbairn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 211 words