Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Shakespeare in Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 29, 2023 is “Shakespeare in Space,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Shakespeare in Space
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In 1986, Voyager 2 became the only spacecraft to explore ice giant planet Uranus close up. Still, this newly released image from the NIRCam (Near-Infrared Camera) on the James Webb Space Telescope offers a detailed look at the distant world .”

— APOD editors, December 29, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 29, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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James Webb Space Telescope

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Source

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