Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 2008

Hoodoo Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2008 is “Hoodoo Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( Astropics.com / TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“The strange-looking rock formations in the foreground of this skyscape are called hoodoos . Towers of weathered, eroded sedimentary rock, hoodoos are found in arid regions of planet Earth and are particularly abundant in an area known as Bryce Canyon National Park in southern Utah, USA.”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 3, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( Astropics.com / TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-july-3-hoodoo-sky

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