Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

APOD Is Five Years Old Today

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2000 is “APOD Is Five Years Old Today,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apologies to Vermeer ‘s Astronomer and Geographer. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

APOD Is Five Years Old Today
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From the explanation

“Welcome to the sixth year of Astronomy Picture of the Day ( APOD )! Above are the industrious Robert Nemiroff (left) and persistent Jerry Bonnell (right), still engaged in creating the APOD web pages.”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 16, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Apologies to Vermeer ‘s Astronomer and Geographer
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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Source

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