Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 5, 2002

Earth in True Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 5, 2002 is “Earth in True Color,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Reto Stockli ( IACETH ), MODIS , GSFC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Here are the true colors of planet Earth . Blue oceans dominate our world, while areas of green forest , brown mountains , tan desert , and white ice are also prominent.”

— APOD editors, March 5, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 5, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Reto Stockli ( IACETH ), MODIS , GSFC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 5, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-march-5-earth-in-true-color

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