Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 2, 2020

The Galaxy, the Planet, and the Apple Tree

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2020 is “The Galaxy, the Planet, and the Apple Tree,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kristine Richer). The original explanation runs about 96 words.

From the explanation

“The Old Astronomer’s Milky Way arcs through this peaceful northern sky. Against faint, diffuse starlight you can follow dark rifts of interstellar dust clouds stretching from the galaxy’s core.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 2, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kristine Richer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 96 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 2, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-july-2-the-galaxy-the-planet-and-the-apple-tree

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