Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 4, 2004

Cold Mountain Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 4, 2004 is “Cold Mountain Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: David Cortner). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“This lovely celestial view is surely a familiar one to winter skygazers in the northern hemisphere. Lights silhouetting the trees are from nearby towns Morganton and Rutherford College, North Carolina , USA.”

— APOD editors, March 4, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 4, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: David Cortner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 4, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-march-4-cold-mountain-sky

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