Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 2018

Kepler's House in Linz

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2018 is “Kepler's House in Linz,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Erich Meyer ( Astronomical Society of Linz )). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

From the explanation

“Four hundred years ago today ( May 15, 1618 ) Johannes Kepler discovered the simple mathematical rule governing the orbits of the solar system’s planets, now recognized as Kepler’s Third Law of planetary motion.”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2018

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At a glance

Date: May 15, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Erich Meyer ( Astronomical Society of Linz )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-may-15-keplers-house-in-linz

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