Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 16, 2002

Oklo: Ancient African Nuclear Reactors

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 2002 is “Oklo: Ancient African Nuclear Reactors,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert D. Loss , WAISRC). The original explanation runs about 97 words.

From the explanation

“The remnants of nuclear reactors nearly two billion years old were found in the 1970s in Africa. These reactors are thought to have occurred naturally.”

— APOD editors, October 16, 2002

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At a glance

Date: October 16, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert D. Loss , WAISRC
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 97 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 16, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-october-16-oklo-ancient-african-nuclear-reactors

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