Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Deepscape at Yacoraite

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 2021 is “Deepscape at Yacoraite,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Franco Meconi). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Deepscape at Yacoraite
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Franco Meconi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In this evocative night scene a dusty central Milky Way rises over the ancient Andean archaeological site of Yacoraite in northwestern Argentina. The denizens of planet Earth reaching skyward are the large Argentine saguaro cactus currently native to the arid region.”

— APOD editors, May 8, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 8, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Franco Meconi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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Source

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