Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gaia: Here Comes the Sun
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 2016 is “Gaia: Here Comes the Sun,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit: Galaxy Illustration: Nick Risinger ( skysurvey.org ), Star Data: Gaia Mission , ESA , Antoni Sagrist Sells ( U. Heidelberg ) et al.. The original explanation runs about 193 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“What would it look like to return home from outside our galaxy? Although designed to answer greater questions , recent data from ESA’s robotic Gaia mission is helping to provide a uniquely modern perspective on humanity’s place in the universe.”
— APOD editors, September 26, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 26, 2016
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Galaxy Illustration: Nick Risinger ( skysurvey.org ), Star Data: Gaia Mission , ESA , Antoni Sagrist Sells ( U. Heidelberg ) et al.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 193 words