Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 1996

A High Energy Fleet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 1996 is “A High Energy Fleet,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, MSFC Historical Archive.. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Looking like a fleet of futuristic starcruisers poised over planet Earth, NASA’s highly successful series of High Energy Astrophysical Observatory (HEAO) spacecraft appear above in a vintage illustration.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 25, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, MSFC Historical Archive.
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, February 25, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-february-25-a-high-energy-fleet

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