Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 27, 1995

An Ultraviolet Image of Messier 101

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 1995 is “An Ultraviolet Image of Messier 101,” an image. It is credited to NASA, Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“This giant spiral galaxy, Messier 101 (M101), was photographed by the Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope onboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour during the Astro-2 mission (March 2 – 18, 1995). The image has been computer processed so that the colors represent the intensity of ultraviolet light.”

— APOD editors, June 27, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 27, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, Ultraviolet Imaging Telescope (UIT)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 27, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-june-27-an-ultraviolet-image-of-m101

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