Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Meteor and Milky Way over the Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2023 is “Meteor and Milky Way over the Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Roemmelt ( Venture Photography )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

A person is seen facing away, standing on a peak. Other mountain peaks surround them. City lights are seen in towns and along roads below. Stars in the night sky are above. The band of the Milky Way galaxy slants down from the upper left. A
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Roemmelt ( Venture Photography ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Now this was a view with a thrill. From Mount Tschirgant in the Alps , you can see not only nearby towns and distant Tyrol ean peaks, but also, weather permitting, stars, nebulas, and the band of the Milky Way Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 16, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicholas Roemmelt ( Venture Photography )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 152 words

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The Milky WayNebulaeGalaxiesMeteors

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