Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 1, 2011

Powers of Ten

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2011 is “Powers of Ten,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Charles & Ray Eames ( Eames Office )). The original explanation runs about 221 words.

From the explanation

“How different does the universe look on small, medium, and large scales? The most famous short science film of its generation gives breathtaking comparisons.”

— APOD editors, February 1, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 1, 2011
Type: Video
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Charles & Ray Eames ( Eames Office )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 221 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 1, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-1-powers-of-ten

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