Astronomy Picture of the Day’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What does APOD stand for? A1: APOD stands for the Astronomy Picture of the Day. We abbreviate this as APOD instead of ApotD because APOD sounds better (spoken: AYE-pod). Q2: How can I easily see yesterday’s APOD? A2: Click the
The Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) is a NASA initiative that provides high-resolution images of astronomical events to the public. The FAQ section answers common questions about APOD, including what APOD stands for, how to view past APODs, and whether the same pictures are repeated. It also outlines the APOD's policy on rerunning older images and the rights associated with using APOD pictures, such as personal, non-commercial use.
Lastly, it provides guidance on obtaining high-resolution versions of selected images and using APOD pictures as computer-screen backgrounds.
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