Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 1999

NGC 2997 from VLT

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 1999 is “NGC 2997 from VLT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: European Southern Observatory). The original explanation runs about 83 words.

From the explanation

“Add another 8-meter telescope to the list of modern optical telescope giants . Kueyen achieved a first-light photograph of a bright star on March 1, ahead of schedule.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 1999

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At a glance

Date: March 10, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: European Southern Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 83 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-march-10-ngc-2997-from-vlt

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