Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 28, 2003

The Lost World of Lake Vida

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2003 is “The Lost World of Lake Vida,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thomas Nylen & Andrew Fountain ( PSU ), NASA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“A lake hidden beneath 19 meters of ice and gravel has been found near the bottom of the world that might contain an ecosystem completely separate from our own.”

— APOD editors, January 28, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 28, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thomas Nylen & Andrew Fountain ( PSU ), NASA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 28, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-28-the-lost-world-of-lake-vida

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