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All the Water on Europa

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2012 is “All the Water on Europa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: Kevin Hand ( JPL/Caltech ), Jack Cook ( Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ), Howard Perlman ( USGS )). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

All the Water on Europa
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Kevin Hand ( JPL/Caltech ), 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 Jupiter’s moon Europa is made of water? A lot, actually.”

— APOD editors, May 24, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 24, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: Kevin Hand ( JPL/Caltech ), 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 166 words

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