Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 29, 2006

Old Moon and Sister Stars

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 29, 2006 is “Old Moon and Sister Stars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Vincent Jacques). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“An old crescent Moon shares the eastern sky over Menton, France with the sister stars of the Pleiades cluster in this early morning skyscape recorded just last Friday, June 23rd. (Bright Venus was also near the eastern horizon, but is not pictured here.)”

— APOD editors, June 29, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 29, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Vincent Jacques
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 29, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-june-29-old-moon-and-sister-stars

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