Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 1, 2001

Venus' Evening Loop

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2001 is “Venus' Evening Loop,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“From September 2000 through March 2001, astronomer Tunc Tezel patiently photographed the planet Venus on 25 different dates as it wandered through the evening twilight.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 1, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 1, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-1-venus-evening-loop

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