Astronomy Picture of the Day: 12/06/12 - Milky Way & Arches National Park

This magnificent image, which was captured by Brad Goldpaint, was taken under the famous Double Arch in the Arches National Park (located in Utah). This is also the perfect place to capture the Milky Way"s dust band, which adds a stunning arc to this already picturesque scene. Near the horizon, you can also see the dim haze of the light pollution plaguing Moab, Utah.

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