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From : Alan Ianson
Date : Sat Sep 10 2022 00:37:24

                        Astronomy Picture of the Day

    Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our
      fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation
                    written by a professional astronomer.

                              2022 September 10

                             Galaxy by the Lake
                 Image Credit & Copyright: Gerardo Ferrarino

   Explanation: This 180 degree panoramic night skyscape captures our
   Milky Way Galaxy as it arcs above the horizon on a winter's night in
   August. Near midnight, the galactic center is close to the zenith with
   the clear waters of Lake Traful, Neuquen, Argentina, South America,
   planet Earth below. Zodiacal light, dust reflected sunlight along the
   Solar System's ecliptic plane, is also visible in the region's very
   dark night sky. The faint band of light reaches up from the distant
   snowy peaks toward the galaxy's center. Follow the arc of the Milky Way
   to the left to find the southern hemisphere stellar beacons Alpha and
   Beta Centauri. Close to the horizon bright star Vega is reflected in
   the calm mountain lake.

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