Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 30, 2014

The Starry Sky under Hollow Hill

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 30, 2014 is “The Starry Sky under Hollow Hill,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Phill Round). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“Look up in New Zealand’s Hollow Hill Cave and you might think you see a familiar starry sky . And that’s exactly what Arachnocampa luminosa are counting on.”

— APOD editors, August 30, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 30, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Phill Round
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 30, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-30-the-starry-sky-under-hollow-hill

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