Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2006

D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2006 is “D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Michael Daly ( Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ), DOE. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“These bacteria could survive on another planet. In an Earth lab, Deinococcus radiodurans (D.”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2006

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At a glance

Date: January 22, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Michael Daly ( Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ), DOE
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-22-d-rad-bacteria-candidate-astronauts

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