Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The X-Ray Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 2, 1996 is “The X-Ray Sky,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, HEAO-1, Boldt (GSFC) and Garmire (Cal Tech/PSU), Skyview, Allen, Jahoda, Whitlock. The original explanation runs about 175 words.
From the explanation
“What if you could see X-rays ? If you could, the night sky would be a strange and unfamiliar place.”
— APOD editors, January 2, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 2, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, HEAO-1, Boldt (GSFC) and Garmire (Cal Tech/PSU), Skyview, Allen, Jahoda, Whitlock
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 175 words