Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 24, 2004

Planets Over Easter Island

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2004 is “Planets Over Easter Island,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Magnus Galfalk ( Stockholm Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“It isn’t every day that planets line up behind a stone giant. For one thing, it helps to have a good planet line-up , such as occurred in the sky just last month.”

— APOD editors, May 24, 2004

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At a glance

Date: May 24, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Magnus Galfalk ( Stockholm Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 24, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-may-24-planets-over-easter-island

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