Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Ultraviolet Earth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 10, 1996 is “Ultraviolet Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, Apollo 16, George Carruthers (NRL) and the Far UV Camera Team. The original explanation runs about 137 words.
From the explanation
“Here’s a switch: the above picture is of the Earth taken from a lunar observatory! This false color picture shows how the Earth glows in ultraviolet (UV) light.”
— APOD editors, June 10, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 10, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA, Apollo 16, George Carruthers (NRL) and the Far UV Camera Team
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 137 words