Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 2011

Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2011 is “Ice Fishing for Cosmic Neutrinos,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NSF / B. Gudbjartsson, IceCube Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“Scientists are melting holes in the bottom of the world. In fact, almost 100 holes melted near the South Pole are now being used as astronomical observatories.”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2011

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At a glance

Date: February 13, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NSF / B. Gudbjartsson, IceCube Collaboration
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 13, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-13-ice-fishing-for-cosmic-neutrinos

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