Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 16, 1997

APOD is Two Years Old Today

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 1997 is “APOD is Two Years Old Today,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apologies to E. Ender (1856). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“The first Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) appeared two years ago today. Pictured above is a scene surrounding the creation of an early APOD , depicting the famous astronomer Tycho Brahe demonstrating a celestial globe to Emperor Rudolph II .”

— APOD editors, June 16, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 16, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apologies to E. Ender (1856)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 16, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-june-16-apod-is-two-years-old-today

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