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Albert Einstein Describes Space and Time

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2000 is “Albert Einstein Describes Space and Time,” an image. Credit details are listed on the original page. The original explanation runs about 102 words.

Albert Einstein Describes Space and Time
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From the explanation

“Albert Einstein (1879-1955) is considered by many the greatest astrophysicist and single most significant Person of the 20th Century . He is pictured here in the Swiss Patent Office where he did much of his defining work.”

— APOD editors, January 8, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 8, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
See the original page
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 102 words

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