Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 21, 2009

A Lenticular Cloud Over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 2009 is “A Lenticular Cloud Over New Zealand,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Picking (Starry Night Skies Photography)). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening above those mountains? Several clouds are stacked up into one striking lenticular cloud .”

— APOD editors, January 21, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 21, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Picking (Starry Night Skies Photography)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 113 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 21, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-21-a-lenticular-cloud-over-new-zealand

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