Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

VERITAS and Venus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 8, 2007 is “VERITAS and Venus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Larry Ciupik ( Adler Planetarium , VERITAS Collaboration)). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

VERITAS and Venus
Credit & Copyright: Larry Ciupik ( Adler Planetarium , VERITAS Collaboration) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Early morning risers and late to bed astronomers have recently enjoyed bright planets in predawn skies, with brilliant Venus above the eastern horizon. On November 5, Venus was joined by the waning crescent Moon.”

— APOD editors, November 8, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 8, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Larry Ciupik ( Adler Planetarium , VERITAS Collaboration)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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Source

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