Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Wringing a Wet Towel in Orbit
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 24, 2013 is “Wringing a Wet Towel in Orbit,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: CSA, ASC , Expedition 35. The original explanation runs about 151 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“What happens if you wring out a wet towel while floating in space? The water shouldn’t fall toward the floor because while orbiting the Earth, free falling objects will appear to float.”
— APOD editors, April 24, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 24, 2013
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Video Credit: CSA, ASC , Expedition 35
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 151 words