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APOD Turns 17

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2012 is “APOD Turns 17,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Judy Schmidt). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

APOD Turns 17
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Judy Schmidt Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The first APOD appeared seventeen years ago today, on 1995 June 16. 7 decades.”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 16, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 178 words

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