Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Tetons and Snake River, Planet Earth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 1, 2014 is “Tetons and Snake River, Planet Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“An alluring night skyscape , this scene looks west across the Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming, USA, Planet Earth. The Snake River glides through the foreground, while above the Tetons’ rugged mountain peaks the starry sky is laced with exceptionally strong red and green airglow .”
— APOD editors, August 1, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 1, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words