Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 1068 and the X-Ray Flashlight
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 11, 2003 is “NGC 1068 and the X-Ray Flashlight,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-ray: P. Ogle ( UCSB ) et al. ; Optical: A.Capetti ( INAF ) et al.; CXO , STScI , NASA. The original explanation runs about 191 words.
From the explanation
“At night , tilting a flashlight up under your chin hides the glowing bulb from the direct view of your friends. Light from the bulb still reflects from your face though, and can give you a startling appearance.”
— APOD editors, July 11, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 11, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: X-ray: P. Ogle ( UCSB ) et al. ; Optical: A.Capetti ( INAF ) et al.; CXO , STScI , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 191 words