Fw: Astronomy Picture of the Day (5/20/2025): Milky Way over Maunakea
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Astronomy Picture of the Day
Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer.
2025 May 20
Milky Way over Maunakea
Image Credit & Copyright:
Explanation:
Have you ever seen the band of our Milky Way Galaxy?
In a clear sky from a
at the right time,
a faint band of light becomes visible
.
Soon after your eyes become
,
you might spot the band for the first time.
It may then become obvious.
Then
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One reason for your growing astonishment might be the
realization that this fuzzy swath, the
, contains billions of stars.
Visible in the
, high above in the night sky, the band of the
arcs.
Also visible are the colorful clouds of
on the right, and the red and circular
near the top center.
Taken in late February from
,
,
,
the foreground telescope is the University of Hawaii's
.
Fortunately, you don¡¯t need to be near the
to see the Milky Way.
Put it All Together:
Tomorrow's picture: sun station
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Authors & editors:
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NASA Official: Amber Straughn
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Mary Live long and prosper
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