Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 24, 2007

Astronomer's Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2007 is “Astronomer's Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mikhail Abgarian, Konstantin Morozov, Yuri Goryachko (Minsk, Belarus)). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

From the explanation

“Jupiter is an astronomer’s planet — its large size and contrasting global cloud belts and zones allow detailed studies with a range of earthbound telescopes . On the other hand, most telescopic views of Jupiter’s moons usually show only featureless, tantalizing points of light hovering near the ruling gas giant.”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 24, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Mikhail Abgarian, Konstantin Morozov, Yuri Goryachko (Minsk, Belarus)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 133 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 24, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-august-24-astronomers-moon

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