Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2005

Three Planets from Mt. Hamilton

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2005 is “Three Planets from Mt. Hamilton,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: R. Jay GaBany). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

From the explanation

“Venus, Mercury, and Saturn wandered close together in western evening skies last week. On Saturn day, June 25, astronomer R.”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2005

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At a glance

Date: June 30, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: R. Jay GaBany
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 144 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-june-30-three-planets-from-mt-hamilton

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