Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 30, 2006

When Diamonds Aren't Forever

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2006 is “When Diamonds Aren't Forever,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“The track of totality for the first solar eclipse of 2006 began early yesterday on the east coast of Brazil and ended half a world away at sunset in western Mongolia .”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2006

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At a glance

Date: March 30, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis
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, March 30, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-30-when-diamonds-arent-forever

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