Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2009 is “D. rad Bacteria: Candidate Astronauts,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Michael Daly ( Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ), DOE. The original explanation runs about 152 words.
From the explanation
“These bacteria could survive on another planet. In an Earth lab, Deinococcus radiodurans (D.”
— APOD editors, August 30, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 30, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Michael Daly ( Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences ), DOE
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 152 words