APOD from 2026-03-25

The Guardians of Rapa Nui beneath the Milky Way

Rositsa Dimitrova captured the mo'ai statues of Rapa Nui gazing at the Milky Way. The island's isolation provides clear views of the night sky, once used by locals for astronomy. This image highlights the need to preserve dark skies and cultural heritage.

HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap260325.html#space #astronomy #earth