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Swiss Alps, Martian Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 2021 is “Swiss Alps, Martian Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Bydal). The original explanation runs about 190 words.

Swiss Alps, Martian Sky
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Bydal Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Taken on February 6 , this snowy mountain and skyscape was captured near Melchsee-Frutt, central Switzerland, planet Earth. The reddish daylight and blue tinted glow around the afternoon Sun are colors of the Martian sky , though.”

— APOD editors, February 18, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 18, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Bydal
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 190 words

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