Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2010

Exceptional Rocket Waves Destroy Sun Dog

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2010 is “Exceptional Rocket Waves Destroy Sun Dog,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: George C. Privon ( U. Virginia )). The original explanation runs about 249 words.

From the explanation

“What created those rocket waves, and why did they destroy that sun dog? Close inspection of the above image shows not only a rocket rising near the center, but unusual air ripples around it and a colorful sundog to the far right.”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 23, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: George C. Privon ( U. Virginia )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 249 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 23, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-february-23-exceptional-rocket-waves-destroy-sun-dog

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