Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2020 is “A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Krista Trinder. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

A Glowing STEVE and the Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Krista Trinder Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s creating these long glowing streaks in the sky? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 17, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Krista Trinder
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 146 words

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The Milky Way

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