Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2006

New Horizons Launches to Pluto

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2006 is “New Horizons Launches to Pluto,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Destination: Pluto. The New Horizons spacecraft roared off its launch pad at Cape Canaveral in Florida , USA last week toward adventures in the distant Solar System .”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-january-24-new-horizons-launches-to-pluto

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