Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 6, 2011

Geometer's Playground Over Wyoming

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2011 is “Geometer's Playground Over Wyoming,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Arn ( Colorado St. U. )). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“If you travel several kilometers off a main highway through Wyoming, you may see an unusual sight. In particular, near Buford , Wyoming , USA, you could run across the geometric Ames Monument , visible on the right, built to commemorate the financiers of a historic transcontinental railroad across North America .”

— APOD editors, June 6, 2011

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At a glance

Date: June 6, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Arn ( Colorado St. U. )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 6, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-june-6-geometers-playground-over-wyoming

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