Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 4, 2011

Southern Ocean Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2011 is “Southern Ocean Sky,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney (Terrastro); Music: Redmann). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

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Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney (Terrastro); Music: Redmann Copyrighted Shown from the original page. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Clouds and sky both show illuminating changes during this time lapse video from the south of Australia. In the foreground are scenes visible over a rocky coastline toward the Southern Ocean .”

— APOD editors, July 4, 2011

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At a glance

Date: July 4, 2011
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney (Terrastro); Music: Redmann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 4, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-july-4-southern-ocean-sky

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