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3 ATs

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2024 is “3 ATs,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

3 ATs
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Despite their resemblance to R2D2 , these three are not the droids you’re looking for. 8 meter Auxiliary Telescopes (ATs) at Paranal Observatory in the Atacama Desert region of Chile.”

— APOD editors, May 4, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 4, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yuri Beletsky ( Carnegie Las Campanas Observatory , TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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Source

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