Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 30, 2010

A Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Over Montana

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 30, 2010 is “A Supercell Thunderstorm Cloud Over Montana,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Sean R. Heavey). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

From the explanation

“Is that a spaceship or a cloud? Although it may seem like an alien mothership , it’s actually a impressive thunderstorm cloud called a supercell .”

— APOD editors, November 30, 2010

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At a glance

Date: November 30, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Sean R. Heavey
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 101 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 30, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-november-30-a-supercell-thunderstorm-cloud-over-montana

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