Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 8, 2001

Bright Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2001 is “Bright Venus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thad K. V’Soske). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“Have you seen a bright evening star in the western sky lately? That’s no star, that’s planet Venus the second “rock” from the Sun .”

— APOD editors, March 8, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 8, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thad K. V’Soske
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 8, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-march-8-bright-venus

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