Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 4, 1998

Nozomi: Earth and Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 4, 1998 is “Nozomi: Earth and Moon,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Nozomi MIC Team, ISAS Courtesy Anthony Toigo. The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Japan launched its first mission to orbit Mars, Nozomi (Hope) , on July 3rd from the Kagoshima Space Center on the island of Kyushu . Nozomi’s goal is to explore the Martian atmosphere and magnetic field as well as regions of the planet’s surface and moons.”

— APOD editors, September 4, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 4, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Nozomi MIC Team, ISAS Courtesy Anthony Toigo
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 4, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-september-04-nozomi-earth-and-moon

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