Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2001

Io in True Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2001 is “Io in True Color,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“The strangest moon in the Solar System is bright yellow. This picture , showing Io’s true colors, was taken in 1999 July by the Galileo spacecraft currently orbiting Jupiter.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-july-15-io-in-true-color

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