Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gemini Observatory North

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2016 is “Gemini Observatory North,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joy Pollard ( Gemini Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

Gemini Observatory North
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joy Pollard ( Gemini Observatory ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It does look like a flying saucer, but this technologically advanced structure is not here to deliver the wise extraterrestrial from the scifi classic movie The Day the Earth Stood Still . It is here to advance our knowledge of the Universe though.”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 15, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joy Pollard ( Gemini Observatory )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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Source

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