Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 13, 2001

A Gravity Map of Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 2001 is “A Gravity Map of Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“Is gravity the same over the surface of the Earth ? No — it turns out that in some places you will feel slightly heavier than others.”

— APOD editors, November 13, 2001

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At a glance

Date: November 13, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 13, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-november-13-a-gravity-map-of-earth

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