Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 6, 1996

Andromeda Nebula: Var!

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 1996 is “Andromeda Nebula: Var!,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Mount Wilson Observatory Historical Archive. The original explanation runs about 206 words.

From the explanation

“In the 1920s, using photographic plates made with the Mt. Wilson Observatory’s 100 inch telescope, Edwin Hubble determined the distance to the Andromeda Nebula – decisively demonstrating the existence of other galaxies far beyond the Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, April 6, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 6, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mount Wilson Observatory Historical Archive
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 206 words

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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Nebulae Galaxies Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 6, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-april-06-andromeda-nebula-var

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