Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 16, 2001

APOD is Six Years Old Today

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2001 is “APOD is Six Years Old Today,” an image. It is credited to Credit: APOD Montage. The original explanation runs about 87 words.

From the explanation

“Welcome to the seventh year of Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD). ).”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 16, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: APOD Montage
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 87 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 16, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-16-apod-is-six-years-old-today

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