Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2008

Shelf Cloud Over Saskatchewan

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2008 is “Shelf Cloud Over Saskatchewan,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Jeff Kerr. The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“Perhaps it’s time to go inside. Such thoughts might occur to people witnessing the approach of an impressive shelf cloud .”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2008

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At a glance

Date: January 22, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Jeff Kerr
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-january-22-shelf-cloud-over-saskatchewan

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