Jupiter Over Ephesus

July 23, 2008 | Posted by Ray Fowler

Here is a beautiful picture of Jupiter over the city of Ephesus.

Astronomy Picture of the Day – July 18, 2008

Explanation: Recorded late last month, this moving skyscape features Jupiter above the southeastern horizon and the marbled streets of the ancient port city of Ephesus, located in modern day Turkey. At the left is a temple dedicated to the Roman emperor Hadrian. The beautiful night sky also includes the arc of the northern summer Milky Way. Lights on the horizon are from the nearby town of Selçuk.