Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Pluto in True Color

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2019 is “Pluto in True Color,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JHU APL , SwRI , Alex Parker. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Pluto in True Color
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JHU APL , SwRI , Alex Parker Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What color is Pluto, really? It took some effort to figure out.”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 10, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JHU APL , SwRI , Alex Parker
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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Source

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