Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

High Energy Stereoscopic System II

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2012 is “High Energy Stereoscopic System II,” an image. It is credited to Image Courtesy: H.E.S.S. Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 206 words.

High Energy Stereoscopic System II
Credit: Image Courtesy: H.E.S.S. Collaboration Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“S.) II telescope stands in the foreground of this photo.”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 27, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Courtesy: H.E.S.S. Collaboration
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 206 words

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Source

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