Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Happy Birthday Jules Verne

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 1998 is “Happy Birthday Jules Verne,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 9, NASA. The original explanation runs about 167 words.

Happy Birthday Jules Verne
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From the explanation

“Sunday marks the 170th anniversary of the birth of Jules Verne (born in Nantes, France on the 8th of February, 1828).”

— APOD editors, February 6, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 6, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Apollo 9, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 167 words

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