Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The 60-inch Reflector
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 2008 is “The 60-inch Reflector,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( TWAN ), courtesy Mike Simmons ( AWB )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.
From the explanation
“On the night of December 13, 1908, 100 years ago today, the 60-inch diameter reflecting telescope of Mount Wilson Observatory was first tested on the stars. It became the first successful large reflecting telescope .”
— APOD editors, December 13, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 13, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka ( TWAN ), courtesy Mike Simmons ( AWB )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 137 words