Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 2005

On the Origin of Gold

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2005 is “On the Origin of Gold,” an image. It is credited to Drawing Credit: Stephan Rosswog ( International University Bremen ) et al., UKAFF. The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Where did the gold in your jewelry originate? No one is completely sure .”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2005

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At a glance

Date: May 15, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Drawing Credit: Stephan Rosswog ( International University Bremen ) et al., UKAFF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-may-15-on-the-origin-of-gold

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