Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2021

Firing Lasers to Tame the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2021 is “Firing Lasers to Tame the Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Muñoz / ESO ; Text: Juan Carlos Muñoz). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Why do stars twinkle? Our atmosphere is to blame as pockets of slightly off-temperature air, in constant motion, distort the light paths from distant astronomical objects.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2021

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At a glance

Date: February 10, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Muñoz / ESO ; Text: Juan Carlos Muñoz
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 10, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-february-10-firing-lasers-to-tame-the-sky

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