Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 1997

Barringer Crater on Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 1997 is “Barringer Crater on Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Roddy (LPI). The original explanation runs about 89 words.

From the explanation

“What happens when a meteor hits the ground? Usually nothing much, as most meteors are small, and indentations they make are soon eroded away.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 1997

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At a glance

Date: November 17, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: D. Roddy (LPI)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 89 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-november-17-barringer-crater-on-earth

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