Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Mysterious Pluto and Charon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2000 is “Mysterious Pluto and Charon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: . W. Buie ( Lowell Observatory ), D. J. Tholen (U. Hawaii), and K. Horne (St. Andrews). The original explanation runs about 116 words.
From the explanation
“Pluto is the only planet in our Solar System remaining unphotographed by a passing spacecraft. Distant Pluto and its moon Charon therefore remain somewhat mysterious.”
— APOD editors, April 9, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 9, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: . W. Buie ( Lowell Observatory ), D. J. Tholen (U. Hawaii), and K. Horne (St. Andrews)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 116 words