Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 17, 2013

Mt. Hood and a Lenticular Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 17, 2013 is “Mt. Hood and a Lenticular Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Canales). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“What kind of cloud is next to that mountain? A lenticular .”

— APOD editors, April 17, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 17, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Canales
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 17, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-april-17-mt-hood-and-a-lenticular-cloud

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