Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Hubble 25th Anniversary: Pillars of Creation
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2015 is “Hubble 25th Anniversary: Pillars of Creation,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ). The original explanation runs about 146 words.
From the explanation
“To celebrate 25 years (1990-2015) of exploring the Universe from low Earth orbit, the Hubble Space Telescope’s cameras were used to revisit its most iconic image. The result is this sharper, wider view of the region dubbed the Pillars of Creation , first imaged by Hubble in 1995 .”
— APOD editors, January 7, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 7, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and The Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 146 words