Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
New Horizons Passes Pluto and Charon
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 14, 2015 is “New Horizons Passes Pluto and Charon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Inst.). The original explanation runs about 189 words.
From the explanation
“Will the New Horizons spacecraft survive its closest approach to Pluto and return useful images and data? Humanity will know in a few hours.”
— APOD editors, July 14, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 14, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Inst.
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 189 words