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The Coldest Place on Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 2013 is “The Coldest Place on Earth,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Ted Scambos ( National Snow and Ice Data Center ) et al., Landsat 8 , USGS , NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

The Coldest Place on Earth
Credit: Image Credit: Ted Scambos ( National Snow and Ice Data Center ) et al., Landsat 8 , USGS , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How cold can it get on Earth? 8 F) has been recorded.”

— APOD editors, December 11, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 11, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Ted Scambos ( National Snow and Ice Data Center ) et al., Landsat 8 , USGS , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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