Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Tardigrade in Moss

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 26, 2017 is “Tardigrade in Moss,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicole Ottawa & Oliver Meckes / Eye of Science / Science Source Images). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

Tardigrade in Moss
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicole Ottawa & Oliver Meckes / Eye of Science / Science Source Images Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is this an alien? Probably not, but of all the animals on Earth, the tardigrade might be the best candidate.”

— APOD editors, March 26, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 26, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicole Ottawa & Oliver Meckes / Eye of Science / Science Source Images
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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Source

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