Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Neptune: Big Blue Giant
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 1995 is “Neptune: Big Blue Giant,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: NASA, Voyager 2, Copyright Calvin J. Hamilton). The original explanation runs about 106 words.
From the explanation
“This picture was taken by the Voyager 2 spacecraft in 1986 – the only spacecraft ever to visit Neptune. Neptune will be the farthest planet from the Sun until 1999, when the elliptical orbit of Pluto will cause it to once again resume this status.”
— APOD editors, August 17, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 17, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, Voyager 2, Copyright Calvin J. Hamilton
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 106 words