Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2005 is “Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico,” an image. It is credited to Credit: GOES 12 Satellite, NASA , NOAA. The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf of Mexico
Credit: GOES 12 Satellite, NASA , NOAA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Where will Hurricane Katrina go? One of the stronger storm systems of modern times appears headed for landfall somewhere in the southern USA sometime today.”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 29, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: GOES 12 Satellite, NASA , NOAA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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