Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hubble Telescope Maps Pluto
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 1996 is “Hubble Telescope Maps Pluto,” an image. It is credited to Credit: A. Stern (SwRI), M. Buie (Lowell Observatory), NASA, ESA,. The original explanation runs about 181 words.
From the explanation
“No spacecraft from Earth has yet explored Pluto but astronomers have found ways of mapping its surface . A stunning map of this distant, diminutive planet , the first based on direct images, was revealed late last week in a Hubble Space Telescope press release .”
— APOD editors, March 11, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 11, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: A. Stern (SwRI), M. Buie (Lowell Observatory), NASA, ESA,
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 181 words