Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

STEVE and Milky Way Cross over Rural Road

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 27, 2023 is “STEVE and Milky Way Cross over Rural Road,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Theresa Clarke). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

A rural road is pictured running to the horizon with rural grassy fields on both sides. Rising from the lower left is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy. Rising from the horizon -- just at the visible end of the road, is a thin twisti
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Theresa Clarke Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Not every road ends in a STEVE. A week ago, a sky enthusiast’s journey began with a goal: to photograph an aurora over Lake Huron .”

— APOD editors, September 27, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 27, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Theresa Clarke
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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