Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dark Sky Reflections

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2020 is “Dark Sky Reflections,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Will Godward). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

Dark Sky Reflections
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Will Godward Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When the lake calmed down, many wonders of the land and sky appeared twice. Perhaps the most dramatic from the dark sky was the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy , visible as a diagonal band.”

— APOD editors, June 29, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 29, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Will Godward
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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Topics in this entry

JupiterThe Milky WayGalaxies

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Source

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