Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 15, 2009

Antarctic Ice Shelf Vista

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 15, 2009 is “Antarctic Ice Shelf Vista,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Helmut Rott ( U. Innsbruck )). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“It’s all gone but the mountains. Most of the sprawling landscape of ice that lies between the mountains visible above has now disintegrated.”

— APOD editors, February 15, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 15, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Helmut Rott ( U. Innsbruck )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 15, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-february-15-antarctic-ice-shelf-vista

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