Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 30, 1997

The United States at Night

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 1997 is “The United States at Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: NOAA/ NGDC, DMSP Digital Archive). The original explanation runs about 96 words.

From the explanation

“This is what the United States of America looks like at night! Can you find your favorite US city on this image?”

— APOD editors, August 30, 1997

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At a glance

Date: August 30, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: NOAA/ NGDC, DMSP Digital Archive
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 96 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 30, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-august-30-the-united-states-at-night

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