Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 2006

Hand Drawn Transit

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2006 is “Hand Drawn Transit,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mark Seibold). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

From the explanation

“The sight of Mercury’s tiny round disk drifting slowly across the face of the Sun inspired and entertained many denizens of planet Earth last week.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 17, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mark Seibold
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 131 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-november-17-hand-drawn-transit

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