Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 6, 2008

Lunar Diamond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2008 is “Lunar Diamond,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Deirdre Kelleghan). The original explanation runs about 110 words.

From the explanation

“Cameras around the globe pointed skyward this week to capture the spectacular conjunction of a crescent Moon and bright planets Venus and Jupiter. But astronomer-artist Deirdre Kelleghan recorded her observations in sketches of the celestial event.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 6, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Deirdre Kelleghan
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 110 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 6, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-december-6-lunar-diamond

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