Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 11, 2021

Lightning and Orion Beyond Uluru

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 11, 2021 is “Lightning and Orion Beyond Uluru,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Park Liu). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

A picture of Uluru rock in Australia in front of lightning and the constellation of Orion. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Park Liu Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening behind Uluru? A United Nations World Heritage Site , Uluru is an extraordinary 350-meter high mountain in central Australia that rises sharply from nearly flat surroundings.”

— APOD editors, May 11, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 11, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Park Liu
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 11, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-may-11-lightning-and-orion-beyond-uluru

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