Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 9, 2002

Planets Over Stonehenge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 9, 2002 is “Planets Over Stonehenge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Philip Perkins). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“Stonehenge , four thousand year old monument to the Sun , provides an appropriate setting for this delightful snapshot of the Sun’s children gathering in planet Earth’s sky. C.”

— APOD editors, May 9, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 9, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Philip Perkins
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 9, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-9-planets-over-stonehenge

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