Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 29, 2003

Frizion Illume

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 29, 2003 is “Frizion Illume,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Peter Wasilewski ( Goddard Space Flight Center )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Scientific images of cosmic dust clouds or even frozen water can be esthetic too. In fact, this picture of thin layers of forming ice crystals uses a scientific understanding of light’s wave properties solely for artistic purposes.”

— APOD editors, May 29, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 29, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Peter Wasilewski ( Goddard Space Flight Center )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 29, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-29-frizion-illume

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