Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 5, 2001

On the Origin of Gold

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2001 is “On the Origin of Gold,” an image. It is credited to Drawing Credit: Stephan Rosswog ( University of Leicester ) et al., UKAFF. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Where did the gold in your jewelry originate? No one is completely sure .”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2001

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At a glance

Date: April 5, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit: Stephan Rosswog ( University of Leicester ) et al., UKAFF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 5, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-april-5-on-the-origin-of-gold

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