Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Strawberry Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2013 is “Strawberry Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch). The original explanation runs about 98 words.

Strawberry Sun
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This striking, otherworldy scene really is a view from planet Earth. The ochre sky and strawberry red sun were photographed on August 22nd near the small village of Strawberry, California, USA.”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 29, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Laurie Hatch
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 98 words

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Source

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