Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Unusual Pits Discovered on Pluto
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 25, 2015 is “Unusual Pits Discovered on Pluto,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Johns Hopkins U. APL , SwRI. The original explanation runs about 150 words.
From the explanation
“Why are there unusual pits on Pluto? The indentations were discovered during the New Horizons spacecraft’s flyby of the dwarf planet in July.”
— APOD editors, November 25, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 25, 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 150 words