Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way over French Alp Hoodoos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 16, 2022 is “Milky Way over French Alp Hoodoos,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Benjamin Barakat). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

The featured image shows a hill in the French Alps with rock spires known as hoodoos. In the background is the Milky Way Galaxy complete with bright stars, dark dust clouds, and red nebulae. Please see the explanation for more detailed info
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Benjamin Barakat Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Real castles aren’t this old. And the background galaxy is even older.”

— APOD editors, May 16, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 16, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Benjamin Barakat
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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