Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 24, 2002

Isaac Newton Explains the Solar System

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2002 is “Isaac Newton Explains the Solar System,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Enoch Seeman portrait in 1726. The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Sir Isaac Newton changed the world. Born in 1642, Newton was only an above-average student.”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2002

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At a glance

Date: February 24, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Enoch Seeman portrait in 1726
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, February 24, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-february-24-isaac-newton-explains-the-solar-system

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