Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 1, 2021

The Central Milky Way from Lagoon to Pipe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 1, 2021 is “The Central Milky Way from Lagoon to Pipe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Rodrigues Santos). The original explanation runs about 179 words.

From the explanation

“Dark markings and colorful clouds inhabit this stellar landscape. The deep and expansive view spans more than 30 full moons across crowded star fields toward the center of our Milky Way Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, October 1, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 1, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Rodrigues Santos
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 179 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 1, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-1-the-central-milky-way-from-lagoon-to-pipe

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