Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Milky Way over Maunakea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 20, 2025 is “Milky Way over Maunakea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marzena Rogozinska). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

A wide starfield is shown with the dark and light band arching horizontally across the middle. On the right is a colorful and complex nebula, and near the top center is a red circular nebula. Please see the explanation for more detailed inf
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marzena Rogozinska Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the band of our Milky Way Galaxy? In a clear sky from a dark location at the right time, a faint band of light becomes visible across the sky .”

— APOD editors, May 20, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 20, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marzena Rogozinska
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 174 words

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