Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2001

Pluto in True Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2001 is “Pluto in True Color,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Eliot Young ( SwRI ) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Pluto is mostly brown. The above picture captures the true colors of Pluto as well as the highest surface resolution so far recovered .”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Eliot Young ( SwRI ) et al., NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-march-19-pluto-in-true-color

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