Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way Over Tunisia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 5, 2024 is “Milky Way Over Tunisia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Makrem Larnaout). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

A starry sky is seen above a structure with an iconic dome. A person in shadow stands at the entrance. Sloping down in the sky is the central band of our Milky Way Galaxy. Just below the Milky Way is the streak of a bright meteor. Please se
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Makrem Larnaout Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“That’s no moon . On the ground, that’s the Lars Homestead in Tunisia .”

— APOD editors, August 5, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 5, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Makrem Larnaout
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 108 words

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