17(Pale Blue dot) Flashcards
1
Q
what is it
A
Its the most iconic image in astronomy that shows earth as as a single bright blue pixel in empty space within a strand of sun rays
2
Q
who took the image
A
Voyager 1 in 1990
3
Q
when was voyager 1 launched
A
1977 by NASA
It is a deep space satellite and still is in contact with earth
