Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 20, 2006

Constellation Construction

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 20, 2006 is “Constellation Construction,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )). The original explanation runs about 92 words.

From the explanation

“This lovely twilight scene , recorded last April, finds a young crescent Moon low in the west at sunset. Above it, stars shine in the darkening sky but they too are soon to drop below the western horizon.”

— APOD editors, July 20, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 20, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jerry Lodriguss ( Catching the Light )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 92 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 20, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-20-constellation-construction

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