Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Oklo: Ancient African Nuclear Reactors

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2010 is “Oklo: Ancient African Nuclear Reactors,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert D. Loss ( Curtin U. )). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

Oklo: Ancient African Nuclear Reactors
Credit & Copyright: Robert D. Loss ( Curtin U. ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The remnants of nuclear reactors nearly two billion years old were found in the 1970s in Africa. These reactors are thought to have occurred naturally.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 12, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Robert D. Loss ( Curtin U. )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 101 words

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