Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 6, 2003

Sun, Moon, Hot Air Balloon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2003 is “Sun, Moon, Hot Air Balloon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thilo Kranz). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

From the explanation

“Anticipating the celestial shadow play of a solar eclipse, sky gazers across Germany watched the Sun rise on May 31. In Bonn , astrophotographer Thilo Kranz had set up his small refractor telescope and camera on the Kennedy Bridge across the Rhein river to get a good view to the northeast.”

— APOD editors, June 6, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 6, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thilo Kranz
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, June 6, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-june-6-sun-moon-hot-air-balloon

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