Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

SOFIA's Mirror

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2004 is “SOFIA's Mirror,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Ron Strong ( ARC / NASA ). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

SOFIA's Mirror
Credit: Image Credit: Ron Strong ( ARC / NASA ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The candy-dish appearance of this high-tech astronomical mirror is striking. 7 meters across.”

— APOD editors, October 22, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 22, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Ron Strong ( ARC / NASA )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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