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APOD is 20 Years Old Today

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2015 is “APOD is 20 Years Old Today,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Apologies to: Vermeer’s Astronomer and Geographer ; Image Pixelation: Rob Stevenson). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

APOD is 20 Years Old Today
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Apologies to: Vermeer’s Astronomer and Geographer ; Image Pixelation: Rob Stevenson Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Welcome to the vicennial year of the Astronomy Picture of the Day! Perhaps a source of web consistency for some, APOD is still here.”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 16, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Apologies to: Vermeer’s Astronomer and Geographer ; Image Pixelation: Rob Stevenson
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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