File:50th Anniversary of NASA's Copernicus Mission (SVS14189 - G-71-2149 full).jpg

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This 1971 illustration shows how our atmosphere absorbs (stippled regions) some wavelengths of light from space while allowing others to pass through it.

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English: This 1971 illustration shows how our atmosphere absorbs (stippled regions) some wavelengths of light from space while allowing others to pass through it. The primary instrument on Copernicus observed ultraviolet light that cannot be detected from Earth's surface.Credit: NASA
Date 19 August 2022, 16:45:00 (upload date)
Source 50th Anniversary of NASA's Copernicus Mission
Author NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio - Advocates in Manpower Management, Inc./Sophia Roberts, University of Maryland College Park/Francis Reddy, NASA/GSFC/Brad Cenko
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Neutron Star; Space; Galaxy; Ast; Astrophysics; Black Hole; Star; Universe; Pulsar; X-ray; Ultraviolet

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Public domain This file is in the public domain in the United States because it was solely created by NASA. NASA copyright policy states that "NASA material is not protected by copyright unless noted". (See Template:PD-USGov, NASA copyright policy page or JPL Image Use Policy.)
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