Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 7, 2003

The Star Trails of Kilimanjaro

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2003 is “The Star Trails of Kilimanjaro,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dan Heller). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“The night had no moon, but the stars were out. And camped at 16,000 feet on Mt.”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2003

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At a glance

Date: March 7, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dan Heller
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 7, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-march-7-the-star-trails-of-kilimanjaro

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