Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxies in Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2025 is “Galaxies in Space,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: NASA , ISS Expedition 72 , Don Petit. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Galaxies in Space
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA , ISS Expedition 72 , Don Petit Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The plane of our Milky Way galaxy extends beyond the limb of planet Earth in this space age exposure captured by astronaut Don Pettit. His camera , with low light and long duration settings, was pointed out the window of a Dragon crew spacecraft docked with the International Space Station on January 29.”

— APOD editors, March 8, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 8, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & License: NASA , ISS Expedition 72 , Don Petit
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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The Milky WayGalaxiesSpace stations

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Source

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