Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 22, 1997

David N. Schramm 1945-1997

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 1997 is “David N. Schramm 1945-1997,” an image. It is credited to Credit: University of Chicago. The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“David N. Schramm effectively combined the very big with the very small.”

— APOD editors, December 22, 1997

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At a glance

Date: December 22, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: University of Chicago
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 22, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-december-22-david-n-schramm-1945-1997

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