Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2001

Happy Birthday Jules Verne

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2001 is “Happy Birthday Jules Verne,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Apollo 9 , NASA. The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“One hundred seventy-three years ago on February 8th, Jules Verne was born in Nantes, France.”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2001

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At a glance

Date: February 17, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Apollo 9 , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-february-17-happy-birthday-jules-verne

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