Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 4, 2004

The Lost World of Lake Vida

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2004 is “The Lost World of Lake Vida,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thomas Nylen & Andrew Fountain ( PSU ), NASA , NSF Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 200 words.

From the explanation

“A lake hidden beneath 19 meters of ice and gravel has been found near the bottom of the world that might contain an ecosystem completely separate from our own.”

— APOD editors, April 4, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 4, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thomas Nylen & Andrew Fountain ( PSU ), NASA , NSF Russell Croman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 200 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 4, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-april-4-the-lost-world-of-lake-vida

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