Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Our Busy Solar System

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2006 is “Our Busy Solar System,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: MPC , CBAT , Harvard CfA , IAU). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

Our Busy Solar System
Credit & Copyright: MPC , CBAT , Harvard CfA , IAU Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Our Solar System is a busy place. Although the major planets get the most press, a swarm of rocks, comets, and asteroids also exist.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 19, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: MPC , CBAT , Harvard CfA , IAU
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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