Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 5, 2017

A Horizon with Blue and Red

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 5, 2017 is “A Horizon with Blue and Red,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Montfar ( Planetario Ciudad de La Plata )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening on the horizon? The horizon itself, past a spinach field in Guatemala , shows not only trees but a large volcano: the Volcn de Fuego (Volcano of Fire).”

— APOD editors, December 5, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 5, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Sergio Montfar ( Planetario Ciudad de La Plata )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 5, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-december-5-a-horizon-with-blue-and-red

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