Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Palomar at Night
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 7, 2003 is “Palomar at Night,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Greg Redfern ( 2003 JPL NASA Solar System Ambassador )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“What’s wrong with this picture? The summer night sky is clear, and moonlight illuminates the dome of the Hale 200-inch Telescope at Palomar Observatory , northeast of San Diego, California, USA.”
— APOD editors, August 7, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 7, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Greg Redfern ( 2003 JPL NASA Solar System Ambassador )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words