Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxy by the Lake

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2022 is “Galaxy by the Lake,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gerardo Ferrarino). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

Galaxy by the Lake
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gerardo Ferrarino Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This 180 degree panoramic night skyscape captures our Milky Way Galaxy as it arcs above the horizon on a winter’s night in August. Near midnight, the galactic center is close to the zenith with the clear waters of Lake Traful, Neuquen, Argentina, South America, planet Earth below.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gerardo Ferrarino
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 120 words

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Source

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