Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 21, 1997

Journey to the Center of the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 1997 is “Journey to the Center of the Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Journey to the Center of the Galaxy Credit: S. Price (Phillips Lab.) et al., CBE, MSX, USAF. The original explanation runs about 196 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : In Jules Verne ‘s science fiction classic A Journey to the Center of the Earth , Professor Hardwigg and his fellow explorers encounter many strange and exciting wonders. What wonders lie at the center of our Galaxy ?”

— APOD editors, January 21, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 21, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Journey to the Center of the Galaxy Credit: S. Price (Phillips Lab.) et al., CBE, MSX, USAF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 196 words

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Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 21, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-21-journey-to-the-center-of-the-galaxy

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