Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 31, 2003

The View from Everest

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 2003 is “The View from Everest,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Roddy Mackenzie). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“What would it be like to stand atop the tallest mountain on Earth? To see a full panoramic vista from there, scroll right.”

— APOD editors, August 31, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 31, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Roddy Mackenzie
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 31, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-31-the-view-from-everest

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