Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 1, 2009

Welcome to the International Year of Astronomy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 1, 2009 is “Welcome to the International Year of Astronomy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: IYA2009 , IAU , UNESCO. The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“Astronomers all over planet Earth invite you to experience the night sky as part of the International Year of Astronomy 2009 .”

— APOD editors, January 1, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 1, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: IYA2009 , IAU , UNESCO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 1, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-january-1-welcome-to-the-international-year-of-astronomy

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