Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 17, 2011

Night and Day above Almost Planet Sounio

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 17, 2011 is “Night and Day above Almost Planet Sounio,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky )). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Has a new planet been discovered? What is pictured above is a remarkable 24 hour mosaic surrounding a spot on Sounio , Greece , right here on planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, January 17, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 17, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Kotsiopoulos ( GreekSky )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 17, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-17-night-and-day-above-almost-planet-sounio

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