Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 10, 2003

The Crab that Played with the Planet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2003 is “The Crab that Played with the Planet,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ron Wodaski , Newastro Remote Telescope at New Mexico Skies). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

From the explanation

“Wandering through the constellation Taurus, Saturn made its closest approach to planet Earth last month, tilting its lovely rings toward appreciative skygazers while rising high in midnight skies.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 10, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ron Wodaski , Newastro Remote Telescope at New Mexico Skies
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Saturn Nebulae

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 10, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-10-the-crab-that-played-with-the-planet

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