Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2024

Villarrica Volcano Against the Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2024 is “Villarrica Volcano Against the Sky,” a video. The video is copyrighted by its creator (Video Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Muñoz ; Text: Natalia Lewandowska ( SUNY Oswego )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“When Vulcan , the Roman god of fire, swings his blacksmith’s hammer, the sky is lit on fire .”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2024

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At a glance

Date: July 17, 2024
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & Copyright: Gabriel Muñoz ; Text: Natalia Lewandowska ( SUNY Oswego )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-july-17-villarrica-volcano-against-the-sky

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