Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 1996

The Cepheids of M100

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 1996 is “The Cepheids of M100,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, HST, W. Freedman (CIW), R. Kennicutt (U. Arizona), J. Mould (ANU). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“Can this blinking star tell us how fast the universe is expanding? Many astronomers also believe it may also tell us the age of the universe!”

— APOD editors, January 10, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, HST, W. Freedman (CIW), R. Kennicutt (U. Arizona), J. Mould (ANU)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-january-10-the-cepheids-of-m100

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