Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Undulatus Clouds over Las Campanas Observatory

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2024 is “Undulatus Clouds over Las Campanas Observatory,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ); h/t: Alice Allen). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

A series of white parallel clouds are seen going off into the distance in a background blue sky. In the foreground is a hill with two domes at the top. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ); h/t: Alice Allen Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening with these clouds? While it may seem that these long and thin clouds are pointing toward the top of a hill, and that maybe a world-famous observatory is located there, only part of that is true.”

— APOD editors, November 19, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 19, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ); h/t: Alice Allen
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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