Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 19, 2021

Framed by Trees: A Window to the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2021 is “Framed by Trees: A Window to the Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Will Godward). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

The picture shows part of the band of our Milky Way Galaxy as seen through a ring of trees. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Will Godward Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The photographer had this shot in mind for some time. He knew that objects overhead are the brightest — since their light is scattered the least by atmospheric air .”

— APOD editors, July 19, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 19, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Will Godward
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 203 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 19, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-19-framed-by-trees-a-window-to-the-galaxy

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