Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Earth Nears Asteroid Toutatis
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 20, 1997 is “Earth Nears Asteroid Toutatis,” an image. It is credited to Credit: E. De Jong and S. Suzuki, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 214 words.
From the explanation
“3 million miles of the asteroid Toutatis. 5 degree field of view looking toward Earth).”
— APOD editors, January 20, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 20, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: E. De Jong and S. Suzuki, JPL, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 214 words