Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 14, 1999

The Backyard Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 14, 1999 is “The Backyard Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Paul Boltwood). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“How far can you see from your own backyard? Across the Solar System, even across our Galaxy, these sights are not difficult.”

— APOD editors, April 14, 1999

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At a glance

Date: April 14, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Paul Boltwood
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 14, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-april-14-the-backyard-universe

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