Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

MAGIC NEOWISE

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2020 is “MAGIC NEOWISE,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Urs Leutenegger). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

MAGIC NEOWISE
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Urs Leutenegger Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The multi-mirror , 17 meter-diameter MAGIC telescopes reflect this starry night sky from the Roque de los Muchachos European Northern Observatory on the Canary Island of La Palma.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 24, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Urs Leutenegger
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 179 words

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