Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

All the Water on Planet Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2012 is “All the Water on Planet Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Jack Cook, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution , Howard Perlman, USGS). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

All the Water on Planet Earth
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Jack Cook, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution , Howard Perlman, USGS Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How much of planet Earth is made of water? Very little, actually.”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 15, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Jack Cook, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution , Howard Perlman, USGS
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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