Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Europa: Discover Life Under the Ice

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 1, 2016 is “Europa: Discover Life Under the Ice,” an image. It is credited to Poster Illustration Credit: NASA , JPL , Visions of the Future. The original explanation runs about 113 words.

Europa: Discover Life Under the Ice
Credit: Poster Illustration Credit: NASA , JPL , Visions of the Future Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Looking for an interplanetary vacation destination? Consider a visit to Europa , one of the Solar System’s most tantalizing moons .”

— APOD editors, April 1, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 1, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Poster Illustration Credit: NASA , JPL , Visions of the Future
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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