Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2004

Space Station, Venus, Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2004 is “Space Station, Venus, Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tomas Maruska ( SAAD )). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“On June 8, Venus was not the only celestial object to pass in front of the Sun. A few well-situated photographers caught the International Space Station also crossing the Sun simultaneously.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tomas Maruska ( SAAD )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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The Sun Venus Space stations

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-july-20-space-station-venus-sun

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