Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Ñandú in the Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2023 is “The Ñandú in the Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier ; Line Drawing: Alfonso Rosso). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Two identical images are shown side by side. On each, a silhouette of a person holding a long stick is shown standing on a rock before the sea. Above the person, running diagonally, is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy. On the right
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier ; Line Drawing: Alfonso Rosso Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you seen the bird in the Milky Way? Beyond the man in the Moon , the night sky is filled with stories, and cultures throughout history have projected some of their most enduring legends onto the stars and dust above.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 20, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fefo Bouvier ; Line Drawing: Alfonso Rosso
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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The MoonThe Milky Way

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Source

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