Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
COBE Hotspots: The Oldest Structures Known
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 1996 is “COBE Hotspots: The Oldest Structures Known,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, COBE, DMR, Four Year Sky Map. The original explanation runs about 155 words.
From the explanation
“Above are two microwave images of the sky, looking north and south of our galaxy ‘s equator, based on data from NASA’s COBE satellite. After computer processing to remove contributions from nearby objects and the effects of the earth’s motion , they show “spots”.”
— APOD editors, February 6, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 6, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, COBE, DMR, Four Year Sky Map
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 155 words