Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2025

Milky Way over the Australian Pinnacles

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2025 is “Milky Way over the Australian Pinnacles,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Goh). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

A flat landscape is shown at night that appears mostly brown. Numerous unusual rock spires are seen rising from the group. Above, a full star field is seen with the arch of our Milky Way Galaxy curving from left to right. Please see the exp — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Goh Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What strange world is this? E a r t h .”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2025

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Goh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words