Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 25, 2021

Solar System Ball Drop

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2021 is “Solar System Ball Drop,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: James O’Donoghue ( JAXA ) & Rami Mandow ( Space Australia ); Text: James O’Donoghue). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Does a ball drop faster on Earth, Jupiter, or Uranus? The featured animation shows a ball dropping from one kilometer high toward the surfaces of famous solar system bodies , assuming no air resistance .”

— APOD editors, August 25, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 25, 2021
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: James O’Donoghue ( JAXA ) & Rami Mandow ( Space Australia ); Text: James O’Donoghue
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-august-25-solar-system-ball-drop

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