Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 31, 1997

Hamlet of Oberon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 31, 1997 is “Hamlet of Oberon,” an image. It is credited to Hamlet of Oberon Credit: Astrogeology Team (USGS), The Voyager Project. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : What’s in a name? Since 1919, the International Astronomical Union has been charged with the task of establishing “conventional” nomenclature for planets, satellites, and surface features.”

— APOD editors, January 31, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 31, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hamlet of Oberon Credit: Astrogeology Team (USGS), The Voyager Project
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 31, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-january-31-hamlet-of-oberon

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