Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Aerosol Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 2018 is “Aerosol Earth,” an image. It is credited to Model Visualization Credit: NASA Earth Observatory , GEOS FP , Joshua Stevens. The original explanation runs about 160 words.

Aerosol Earth
Credit: Model Visualization Credit: NASA Earth Observatory , GEOS FP , Joshua Stevens Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“For August 23, 2018 , the identification and distribution of aerosols in the Earth’s atmosphere is shown in this dramatic, planet-wide visualization.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 1, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Model Visualization Credit: NASA Earth Observatory , GEOS FP , Joshua Stevens
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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