Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 17, 2022

Stargate Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2022 is “Stargate Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Maxime Oudoux). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

The featured image shows a circular ring of stars that is a projection of the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy. In the foreground are rocks and cacti from the high desert in Chile. Please see the explanation for more detailed informatio — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maxime Oudoux Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“There is a huge gate of stars in the sky, and you pass through it twice a day. The stargate is actually our Milky Way Galaxy , and it is the spin of the Earth that appears to propel you through it.”

— APOD editors, August 17, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 17, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Maxime Oudoux
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 195 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 17, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-august-17-stargate-milky-way

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