Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 1996

Keck: The Largest Optical Telescope

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 1996 is “Keck: The Largest Optical Telescope,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Stomski (W. M. Keck Observatory), Caltech, U. California. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“In buildings eight stories tall rest mirrors ten meters across that are slowly allowing humanity to map the universe. Alone, each is the world’s largest optical telescope : Keck .”

— APOD editors, July 15, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. Stomski (W. M. Keck Observatory), Caltech, U. California
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-july-15-keck-the-largest-optical-telescope

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