Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 11, 2005

Sunrise Over Kilimanjaro

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2005 is “Sunrise Over Kilimanjaro,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Clayton Hogen-Chin ( U. Minnesota )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Is the Roof of Africa on fire? A group hiking at 6 am near the top of Mt.”

— APOD editors, July 11, 2005

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At a glance

Date: July 11, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Clayton Hogen-Chin ( U. Minnesota )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 11, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-11-sunrise-over-kilimanjaro

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