Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 10, 1996

Galileo Photographs Ganymede

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 1996 is “Galileo Photographs Ganymede,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Mission Team, Galileo Spacecraft NASA. The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Ganymede’s surface is slowly being pulled apart. This photo of Ganymede was released earlier today by the Galileo team at NASA.”

— APOD editors, July 10, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 10, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Mission Team, Galileo Spacecraft NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 10, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-july-10-galileo-photographs-ganymede

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