Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 8, 2005

Mars to Appear Normal This August

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 8, 2005 is “Mars to Appear Normal This August,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics.com)). The original explanation runs about 213 words.

From the explanation

“Will Mars appear extremely close and bright later this month? No .”

— APOD editors, August 8, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 8, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Wally Pacholka (Astropics.com)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 213 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 8, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-august-8-mars-to-appear-normal-this-august

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