Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

IRTF: Scanning the Infrared Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 1996 is “IRTF: Scanning the Infrared Skies,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, IfA (U. Hawaii), Photograph courtesy of Bill Keel (University of Alabama). The original explanation runs about 113 words.

IRTF: Scanning the Infrared Skies
Credit: NASA, IfA (U. Hawaii), Photograph courtesy of Bill Keel (University of Alabama) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Above, NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility (IRTF) poses in front of a starry background. Located on top of Hawaii ‘s towering volcano Mauna Kea , the IRTF is the premier telescope for observing in near infrared light.”

— APOD editors, September 4, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 4, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, IfA (U. Hawaii), Photograph courtesy of Bill Keel (University of Alabama)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 113 words

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