Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2006

Saturn, Mars, and the Beehive Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2006 is “Saturn, Mars, and the Beehive Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Grab a pair of binoculars and check out Saturn and Mars in the early evening sky tonight! Looking west shortly after sunset, your view could be similar to this one – recorded on June 14.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Mars Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-june-17-saturn-mars-and-the-beehive-cluster

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