Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Nix and Hydra

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2006 is “Nix and Hydra,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: M. Mutchler ( STScI ), A. Stern ( SwRI ), and the HST Pluto Companion Search Team , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Nix and Hydra
Credit: Image Credit: M. Mutchler ( STScI ), A. Stern ( SwRI ), and the HST Pluto Companion Search Team , ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Discovered in mid-2005, Pluto’s small moons were provisionally designated S/2005 P1 and S/2005 P2. They have now been officially christened Nix and Hydra .”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 24, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: M. Mutchler ( STScI ), A. Stern ( SwRI ), and the HST Pluto Companion Search Team , ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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Source

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