Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2005

Frizion Illume

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2005 is “Frizion Illume,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Peter Wasilewski ( Goddard Space Flight Center )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Scientific images of cosmic dust clouds or even frozen water can be esthetic too. In fact, this picture of thin layers of forming ice crystals uses a scientific understanding of light’s wave properties solely for artistic purposes.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Peter Wasilewski ( Goddard Space Flight Center )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-26-frizion-illume

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