Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mount Etna Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2024 is “Mount Etna Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Tumino). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Mount Etna Milky Way
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Tumino Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“A glow from the summit of Mount Etna , famous active stratovolcano of planet Earth, stands out along the horizon in this mountain and night skyscape. Bands of diffuse light from congeries of innumerable stars along the Milky Way galaxy stretch across the sky above.”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 5, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Gianni Tumino
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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