Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 13, 1996

The Compton Observatory Turns Five

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 13, 1996 is “The Compton Observatory Turns Five,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, STS-37, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory. The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Earlier this April, NASA’s Compton Gamma Ray Observatory , completed its fifth successful year in orbit, exploring the gamma ray sky . Pictured is astronaut Jay Apt perched in the shuttle payload bay below the massive observatory.”

— APOD editors, April 13, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 13, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, STS-37, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 13, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-april-13-the-compton-observatory-turns-five

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