Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 3, 2021

Stars over an Erupting Volcano

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 3, 2021 is “Stars over an Erupting Volcano,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Vella). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Mt. Etna has been erupting for hundreds of thousands of years.”

— APOD editors, March 3, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 3, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Giuseppe Vella
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 3, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-march-3-stars-over-an-erupting-volcano

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