Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 9, 2006

Three Planets in Dawn Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2006 is “Three Planets in Dawn Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Three children of the Sun rise in the east in this peaceful dawn skyview recorded December 7th near Bolu, Turkey. Inner planet Mercury , fresh from its second transit of the 21st century, stands highest in the bright sky at the top right.”

— APOD editors, December 9, 2006

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At a glance

Date: December 9, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunc Tezel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 9, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-9-three-planets-in-dawn-skies

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