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Ghost Fungus to Magellanic Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 23, 2020 is “Ghost Fungus to Magellanic Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gill Fry). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Ghost Fungus to Magellanic Cloud
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gill Fry Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars shine and satellites glint in this clear, dark, night sky over Wannon Falls Reserve, South West Victoria, Australia. In fact the fuzzy, faint apparition above the tree tops is the only cloud visible, also known as the Large Magellanic Cloud , satellite galaxy of our own Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, May 23, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 23, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gill Fry
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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