Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Color the Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2023 is “Color the Universe,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Unknown, possibly C. Flammarion. The original explanation runs about 115 words.

A black and white line drawing depicts a person peering outside of a spherical room into a greater universe. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Unknown, possibly C. Flammarion 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, June 4, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 4, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Unknown, possibly C. Flammarion
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 115 words

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Source

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