Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Atacama's Cloudy Night
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2013 is “Atacama's Cloudy Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )). The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“Storm clouds do sometimes come to Chile’s Atacama desert, known as the driest place on Earth . These washed through the night sky just last month during the winter season, captured in this panoramic view.”
— APOD editors, July 27, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 27, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Las Campanas Observatory , Carnegie Institution )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words