Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 18, 2000

Neptune through Adaptive Optics

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 2000 is “Neptune through Adaptive Optics,” an image. It is credited to Credit: AO Staff , Keck , LLNL. The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“From the Earth’s surface, Neptune usually appears as a fuzzy blotch. The blurring effects of the Earth’s atmosphere deny clearer images.”

— APOD editors, February 18, 2000

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At a glance

Date: February 18, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: AO Staff , Keck , LLNL
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 18, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-february-18-neptune-through-adaptive-optics

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