Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 3, 2009

Around the World in 80 Telescopes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2009 is “Around the World in 80 Telescopes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: ESO / 100 Hours of Astronomy). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“Want to go on an extraordinary voyage? Today you can, by watching Around the World in 80 Telescopes .”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 3, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: ESO / 100 Hours of Astronomy
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 3, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-april-3-around-the-world-in-80-telescopes

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