Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 28, 2005

Himalayan Horizon From Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 28, 2005 is “Himalayan Horizon From Space,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Expedition 1, ISS , EOL NASA. The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“This stunning aerial view shows the rugged snow covered peaks of a Himalayan mountain range in Nepal. The seventh-highest peak on the planet , Dhaulagiri, is the high point on the horizon at the left while in the foreground lies the southern Tibetan Plateau of China.”

— APOD editors, May 28, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 28, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Expedition 1, ISS , EOL NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 28, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-28-himalayan-horizon-from-space

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