Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Sailing Stone across Death Valley

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 2020 is “A Sailing Stone across Death Valley,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Keith Burke. The original explanation runs about 182 words.

A Sailing Stone across Death Valley
Credit: Image Credit: Keith Burke Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How did this big rock end up on this strange terrain? One of the more unusual places here on Earth occurs inside Death Valley , California , USA .”

— APOD editors, April 13, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 13, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Keith Burke
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 182 words

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