Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pluto Resolved

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2015 is “Pluto Resolved,” 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 139 words.

Pluto Resolved
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , Johns Hopkins Univ./APL , Southwest Research Inst. Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“New Horizons has survived its close encounter with Pluto and has resumed sending back images and data. The robotic spacecraft reported back on time, with all systems working , and with the expected volume of data stored.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 15, 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 139 words

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