Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 22, 2002

Moon and Planets by the Eiffel Tower

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 22, 2002 is “Moon and Planets by the Eiffel Tower,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“The great evening grouping of planets is coming to an end. Before all the planets went their own separate directions , however, the Moon was kind enough to pose with some of them.”

— APOD editors, May 22, 2002

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At a glance

Date: May 22, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 22, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-22-moon-and-planets-by-the-eiffel-tower

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