Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 1, 2008

Mauna Kea Shadow Play

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 1, 2008 is “Mauna Kea Shadow Play,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alex Mukensnable). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Just opposite the setting Sun, the already-eclipsed Moon rose over the Hawaiian Islands on February 20. A view near the 14,000 foot peak of volcanic Mauna Kea on the Big Island, a popular spot for astronomers, offered this remarkable play of shadows and sunlight.”

— APOD editors, March 1, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 1, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alex Mukensnable
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 1, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-march-1-mauna-kea-shadow-play

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