Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 1998

COBE Hotspots: The Oldest Structures Known

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 1998 is “COBE Hotspots: The Oldest Structures Known,” an image. It is credited to Credit: DMR, COBE, NASA, Two-Year Sky Map. The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Above is a microwave image of the entire sky. The plane of our galaxy runs horizontally through the center.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 7, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: DMR, COBE, NASA, Two-Year Sky Map
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words