Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Distant Galaxies in Radio Vision
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2001 is “Distant Galaxies in Radio Vision,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. Garrett ( JIVE ), T. Muxlow and S. Garrington ( Jodrell Bank ), EVN. The original explanation runs about 194 words.
From the explanation
“Radio waves , like visible light, are electromagnetic radiation and radio telescopes can “see” — their signals translate into radio images of the cosmos.”
— APOD editors, February 8, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 8, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: M. Garrett ( JIVE ), T. Muxlow and S. Garrington ( Jodrell Bank ), EVN
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 194 words