Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 3, 2013

Grand Canyon Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2013 is “Grand Canyon Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“One of the natural wonders of planet Earth, the Grand Canyon in the American southwest stretches across this early evening skyscape . The digitally stacked sequence reveals the canyon’s layers of sedimentary rock in bright moonlight.”

— APOD editors, March 3, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 3, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 3, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-march-3-grand-canyon-star-trails

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