Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Robert Goddard and Nell

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2026 is “Robert Goddard and Nell,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Esther Goddard, from the Clark University archive. The original explanation runs about 193 words.

Robert Goddard and Nell
Credit: Image Credit: Esther Goddard, from the Clark University archive Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Robert H. Goddard , considered the father of modern rocketry, was born in Worcester Massachusetts in 1882.”

— APOD editors, March 28, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 28, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Esther Goddard, from the Clark University archive
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 193 words

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Source

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