Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2011

View from Everest

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2011 is “View from Everest,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Roddy Mackenzie). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“What would it be like to stand atop the tallest mountain on Earth? To see a full panoramic vista from there, scroll right.”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 17, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Roddy Mackenzie
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-april-17-the-view-from-everest

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