Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Ultraviolet Earth from the Moon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 1, 2000 is “Ultraviolet Earth from the Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: G. Carruthers ( NRL ) et al., Far UV Camera , Apollo 16 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 130 words.
From the explanation
“Here’s a switch: the above picture is of the Earth taken from a lunar observatory! This false color picture shows how the Earth glows in ultraviolet (UV) light.”
— APOD editors, July 1, 2000
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 1, 2000
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: G. Carruthers ( NRL ) et al., Far UV Camera , Apollo 16 , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 130 words