This project is hosted on Render.com's free tier, which means the server goes to sleep after periods of inactivity. As a result, the initial response may take up to 1 minute while the instance spins back up. Once running, the app performs normally. In other words, please be patient the first time you visit this link:
https://apod-me6r.onrender.com/
I wanted to build a project where I could practice working with and fetching data from REST APIs. I chose NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) API because it combines technology with the fascinating world of astronomy. This project allowed me to explore API integration while showcasing stunning images of our universe.
APOD lets you browse NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day from today all the way back to June 20, 1995. You are able to:
- View high-resolution images with a full-screen feature for better detail.
- Search by date to find a specific day's APOD.
- Search by keywords to find images based on words in the title, explanation, or copyright.
- Explore the archive to see an overview of recent APODs at a glance.
The images and content featured in this project belong to their respective creators, with copyright information provided in each daily entry. This project serves as an independent way to explore and interact with APOD’s content while fully respecting its original sources. A huge thanks to NASA and the APOD team, especially Robert Nemiroff and Jerry Bonnell, for curating and maintaining this extraordinary archive of space imagery.