Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 14, 2004

Zubenelgenubi and Friends

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2004 is “Zubenelgenubi and Friends,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Francois du Toit). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Moderately bright Zubenelgenubi is the star just off the upper right hand limb of an eclipsed Moon in this telescopic view from Port Elizabeth, South Africa.”

— APOD editors, May 14, 2004

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At a glance

Date: May 14, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Francois du Toit
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 14, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-14-zubenelgenubi-and-friends

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