Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 3, 2003

Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 3, 2003 is “Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Robert Morse ( U. Wisconsin ) The Amanda II Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Scientists are melting holes in the bottom of the world. In fact, several holes have been melted near the South Pole , and they are now being used as astronomical observatories.”

— APOD editors, August 3, 2003

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At a glance

Date: August 3, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Robert Morse ( U. Wisconsin ) The Amanda II Collaboration
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 3, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-3-ice-fishing-for-cosmic-neutrinos

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