Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 11, 2009

Inside Barringer Meteor Crater

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 11, 2009 is “Inside Barringer Meteor Crater,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tony Rowell). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“What happens when a meteor hits the ground? Usually nothing much, as most meteors are small, and indentations they make are soon eroded away.”

— APOD editors, August 11, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 11, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tony Rowell
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 11, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-august-11-inside-barringer-meteor-crater

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