Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 6, 2004

The Giant and the Glory

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2004 is “The Giant and the Glory,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Franz Kerschbaum ( Univ. Vienna )). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“On a flight from Vienna to Brussels, astronomer Franz Kerschbaum looked out the window and photographed this beautiful atmospheric phenomenon, the glory , shining in the direction directly opposite the Sun.”

— APOD editors, August 6, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 6, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Franz Kerschbaum ( Univ. Vienna )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 6, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-august-6-the-giant-and-the-glory

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