Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 16, 1999

Maria Mitchell Inspires a Generation

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 1999 is “Maria Mitchell Inspires a Generation,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Helen Wright). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

““Do not look at stars as bright spots only – try to take in the vastness of the universe.” On October 1, 1847 Maria Mitchell swept the sky with her telescope and discovered a comet (comet Mitchell 1847VI).”

— APOD editors, October 16, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 16, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Helen Wright
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 16, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-october-16-maria-mitchell-inspires-a-generation

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