Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2002

Our Busy Solar System

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2002 is “Our Busy Solar System,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: MPC , CBAT , Harvard CfA , IAU). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Our Solar System is a busy place. Although the major planets get the most press, a swarm of rocks, comets, and asteroids also exist.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2002

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At a glance

Date: July 24, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: MPC , CBAT , Harvard CfA , IAU
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 161 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-july-24-our-busy-solar-system

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