Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 28, 2005

October Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2005 is “October Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

From the explanation

“This October, Mars has become a bright, yellowish star in planet Earth’s sky as it approaches oppositon , the period when Mars and Earth pass close as they orbit the Sun. How close is Mars?”

— APOD editors, October 28, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 28, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Chris Cook
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 156 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 28, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-october-28-october-mars

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