Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 27, 2002

Antarctic Ice Shelf Vista

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 27, 2002 is “Antarctic Ice Shelf Vista,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Helmut Rott ( U. Innsbruck )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“It’s all gone but the mountains. Most of the sprawling landscape of ice that lies between the mountains visible above has now disintegrated.”

— APOD editors, May 27, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 27, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Helmut Rott ( U. Innsbruck )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 27, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-27-antarctic-ice-shelf-vista

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