Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Searching for Meteorites in Antarctica
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 2011 is “Searching for Meteorites in Antarctica,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ralph P. Harvey ( CWRU ), Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program , NASA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 178 words.
From the explanation
“Where is the best place on Earth to find meteorites ? Although meteors fall all over the world, they usually just sink to the bottom of an ocean , are buried by shifting terrain, or are easily confused with terrestrial rocks .”
— APOD editors, December 11, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 11, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ralph P. Harvey ( CWRU ), Antarctic Search for Meteorites Program , NASA , NSF
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 178 words