Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 13, 2006

The Hubble SWEEPS Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2006 is “The Hubble SWEEPS Field,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , K. Sahu ( STScI ) and the SWEEPS Science Team. The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“This crowded star field towards the center of our Milky Way Galaxy turns out to be a great place to search for planets beyond our solar system.”

— APOD editors, October 13, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 13, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , ESA , K. Sahu ( STScI ) and the SWEEPS Science Team
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies Eclipses Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 13, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-13-the-hubble-sweeps-field

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