Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 31, 2006

A Year of Extraterrestrial Fountains and Flows

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2006 is “A Year of Extraterrestrial Fountains and Flows,” an image. It is credited to Credit: MGS , MSSS , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“The past year was extraordinary for the discovery of extraterrestrial fountains and flows — some offering new potential in the search for liquid water and the origin of life beyond planet Earth..”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 31, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: MGS , MSSS , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 31, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-31-a-year-of-extraterrestrial-fountains-and-flows

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