Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 1, 1998

Venus: Just Passing By

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 1998 is “Venus: Just Passing By,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“Venus, the second closest planet to the Sun , is a popular way-point for spacecraft headed for the gas giant planets in the outer reaches of the solar system. Why visit Venus first?”

— APOD editors, May 1, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 1, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Galileo Project, JPL, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 1, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-may-01-venus-just-passing-by

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