Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Far Infrared Sky
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 17, 2000 is “The Far Infrared Sky,” an image. It is credited to Credit: E. L. Wright ( UCLA ), COBE , DIRBE , NASA. The original explanation runs about 166 words.
From the explanation
“Three major sources contribute to the far- infrared sky : our Solar System , our Galaxy , and our Universe .”
— APOD editors, May 17, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 17, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: E. L. Wright ( UCLA ), COBE , DIRBE , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 166 words