Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Color the Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2020 is “Color the Universe,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Unknown. The original explanation runs about 127 words.

Color the Universe
Credit: Image Credit: Unknown Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Wouldn’t it be fun to color in the universe? If you think so, please accept this famous astronomical illustration as a preliminary substitute.”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 5, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Unknown
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 127 words

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