Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 10, 2021

Zodiacal Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 2021 is “Zodiacal Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“An intense band of zodiacal light is captured in this serene mountain and night skyscape from April 7. The panoramic view was recorded after three hours of hiking from a vantage looking west after sunset across the Pyrenees in southern France.”

— APOD editors, April 10, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 10, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jean-Francois Graffand
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 10, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-april-10-zodiacal-night

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