Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 15, 1996

The McMath-Pierce Solar Observatory

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 15, 1996 is “The McMath-Pierce Solar Observatory,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: Bill Keel, University of Alabama). The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“This odd-looking structure silhouetted in the foreground houses the three largest solar telescopes in the world. 6-meters in diameter and contains only mirrors.”

— APOD editors, March 15, 1996

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At a glance

Date: March 15, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: Bill Keel, University of Alabama
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 15, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-march-15-the-mcmath-pierce-solar-observatory

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