Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 18, 2001

Pluto: New Horizons

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2001 is “Pluto: New Horizons,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Painting Credit & Copyright: Dan Durda ( SwRI )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Pluto’s horizon spans the foreground in this artist’s vision, gazing sunward across that distant and not yet explored world. Titled New Horizons, the painting also depicts Pluto’s companion, Charon , as a darkened, ghostly apparition with a luminous crescent against a starry background.”

— APOD editors, October 18, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 18, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Painting Credit & Copyright: Dan Durda ( SwRI )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 18, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-18-pluto-new-horizons

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