Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 10, 2008

Planets Align Over Australian Radio Telescope Array

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 10, 2008 is “Planets Align Over Australian Radio Telescope Array,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Graeme L. White & Glen Cozens ( James Cook University )). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Last week, Mercury , Venus , and the Moon all appeared close together in Earth’s sky. This picturesque conjunction was caught on camera behind elements of the Australia Telescope Compact Array (ATCA) near the town of Narrabri in rural New South Wales.”

— APOD editors, March 10, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 10, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Graeme L. White & Glen Cozens ( James Cook University )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 10, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-march-10-planets-align-over-australian-radio-telescope-array

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