Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 14, 2007

Rotating Earth from Galileo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2007 is “Rotating Earth from Galileo,” a video. It is credited to Credit: NASA , JPL , Doug Ellison. The original explanation runs about 192 words.

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From the explanation

“When passing Earth on your way to Jupiter, what should you look for? That question arose for the robotic Galileo spacecraft that soundlessly coasted past the Solar System’s most photographed orb almost two decades ago.”

— APOD editors, May 14, 2007

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At a glance

Date: May 14, 2007
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: NASA , JPL , Doug Ellison
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Explanation length: About 192 words

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Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 14, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-may-14-rotating-earth-from-galileo

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