Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 1999

Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 1999 is “Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: The AMANDA Collaboration). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“In 1996, scientists melted a hole in the bottom of the world. In fact, several holes have been melted near the South Pole , and they are now being used as astronomical observatories.”

— APOD editors, March 17, 1999

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At a glance

Date: March 17, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: The AMANDA Collaboration
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-march-17-ice-fishing-for-cosmic-neutrinos

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