Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Point Reyes Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2022 is “Point Reyes Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Zafra). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

Point Reyes Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Zafra Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Northern winter constellations and a long arc of the Milky Way are setting in this night skyscape looking toward the Pacific Ocean from Point Reyes on planet Earth’s California coast. Sirius, alpha star of Canis Major, is prominent below the starry arc toward the left.”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 12, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dan Zafra
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 136 words

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The Milky WayOrionNebulaeStar clusters

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