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APOD from 2015-10-19
The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky
Captured in Rio de Janeiro, the Southern Cross constellation shines above the horizon with Gamma Crucis to its left. The Milky Way's band bisects the image, flanked by the Coal Sack Nebula and Carina Nebula. This iconic constellation graces Australia and New Zealand's flags.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151019.html
The Southern Cross in a Southern Sky
Captured in Rio de Janeiro, the Southern Cross constellation shines above the horizon with Gamma Crucis to its left. The Milky Way's band bisects the image, flanked by the Coal Sack Nebula and Carina Nebula. This iconic constellation graces Australia and New Zealand's flags.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap151019.html