Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Stereo Pluto

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 6, 2015 is “Stereo Pluto,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins University/APL , Southwest Research Institute – Stereo Assembly: Brian May. The original explanation runs about 99 words.

Stereo Pluto
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins University/APL , Southwest Research Institute – Stereo Assembly: Brian May Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“These two detailed, true color images of Pluto were captured during the historic New Horizons flyby last month. With slightly different perspectives on the now recognizeable surface features they are presented in this first high quality stereo pair intended for viewing by denizens of planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, August 6, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 6, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins University/APL , Southwest Research Institute – Stereo Assembly: Brian May
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 99 words

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