Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Charon and the Small Moons of Pluto
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2015 is “Charon and the Small Moons of Pluto,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins U. APL , SwRI. The original explanation runs about 155 words.
From the explanation
“What do the moons of Pluto look like? Before a decade ago, only the largest moon Charon was known, but never imaged.”
— APOD editors, October 26, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 26, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins U. APL , SwRI
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 155 words