Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2008

Running Messier's Marathon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2008 is “Running Messier's Marathon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Amir Hossein Abolfath). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Gripped by an astronomical spring fever, many northern hemisphere stargazers embark on a Messier Marathon . Completing the marathon requires viewing all 110 objects in 18th century French astronomer Charles Messier’s catalog in one glorious dusk-to-dawn observing run.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 19, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Amir Hossein Abolfath
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-april-19-running-messiers-marathon

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