Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2003

A Lenticular Cloud Over New Hampshire

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2003 is “A Lenticular Cloud Over New Hampshire,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. D. Rufo, J. Koermer , Plymouth State College). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Why does this cloud look so strange? Actually, pictured above are several clouds all stacked up into one striking lenticular cloud .”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2003

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At a glance

Date: April 30, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: J. D. Rufo, J. Koermer , Plymouth State College
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-30-a-lenticular-cloud-over-new-hampshire

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