Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 7, 2005

A Telescope Laser Creates an Artificial Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 7, 2005 is “A Telescope Laser Creates an Artificial Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Adam Contos ( Ball Aerospace )). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“What do you get when you combine one of the world’s most powerful telescopes with a powerful laser ? An artificial star.”

— APOD editors, February 7, 2005

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At a glance

Date: February 7, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Adam Contos ( Ball Aerospace )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 7, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-7-a-telescope-laser-creates-an-artificial-star

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