Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 8, 2014

Wanderers

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 8, 2014 is “Wanderers,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: Visuals: Erik Wernquist ; Music: Christian Sandquist Words & Voice: Carl Sagan. The original explanation runs about 102 words.

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From the explanation

“How far out will humanity explore? If this video ‘s fusion of real space imagery and fictional space visualizations is on the right track, then at least the Solar System .”

— APOD editors, December 8, 2014

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At a glance

Date: December 8, 2014
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: Visuals: Erik Wernquist ; Music: Christian Sandquist Words & Voice: Carl Sagan
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 102 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 8, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-december-8-wanderers

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