Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Galactic Plane: Radio Versus Visible

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 18, 2025 is “The Galactic Plane: Radio Versus Visible,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: Radio: S. Mantovanini & the GLEAM team; Visible: Axel Mellinger ( milkywaysky.com ). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

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From the explanation

“What does the Milky Way look like in radio waves? To better find out, GLEAM surveyed the central band of our galaxy in high resolution radio light as imaged by the Murchison Widefield Array in Australia .”

— APOD editors, November 18, 2025

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At a glance

Date
November 18, 2025
Type
Video
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Radio: S. Mantovanini & the GLEAM team; Visible: Axel Mellinger ( milkywaysky.com )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 158 words

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