Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pluto in True Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2006 is “Pluto in True Color,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Eliot Young ( SwRI ) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

Pluto in True Color
Credit: Eliot Young ( SwRI ) et al., NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Pluto is mostly brown. The above picture captures the true colors of Pluto as well as the highest surface resolution so far recovered .”

— APOD editors, September 3, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 3, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Eliot Young ( SwRI ) et al., NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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