Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 22, 2006

Z is for Mars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 22, 2006 is “Z is for Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“This composite of images spaced about a week apart – from late July 2005 (bottom right) through February 2006 (top left) – traces the retrograde motion of ruddy-colored Mars through planet Earth’s night sky . On November 7th, 2005 the Red Planet was opposite the Sun in Earth’s sky ( at opposition ).”

— APOD editors, April 22, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 22, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 22, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-22-z-is-for-mars

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