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I did not take the image. I only asked for it to be identified as a "composite" image. Dean

Exactly. "The word "composite" is so important, and simple. That's ALL I was pointing out. No name calling, or judgement of any kind intended ! I recall even the photographer mentioned not having a problem with using the word. It accurately informs the viewer, in a landscape, not deep...

The image is really, then, a "photo illustration." It's actually quite important for the photographer, and APOD, to call it that, or at least a "composite" image. The viewer needs to know, and has the right to know. OK, I admit to not caring for the image, :) but that's secondary...

"Merging the earth and sky at their best," needs to be identified. This is easily done by saying it's a composite image. The text says the image was taken at 3AM. Which image? An observer standing in that spot on that date at 3AM would not see that scene. It's a pretty, and composite, imag...

Sorry. I was referring to the April 16h image "A Protected Night Sky Over Flagstaff," showing the Milky Way over a landscape. Thanks, Dean

APOD is great to visit every day. Thank You.

Today's image should be identified as a composite image. That way it's accurately defined, and does not insinuate that the viewer can see this exact scene by simply looking up.

THANKS FOR APOD !
Dean Drumheller