Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 29, 2010

Mars Opposition 2010

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 2010 is “Mars Opposition 2010,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“Mars is at opposition tonight , opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky. Of course, it will be easy to spot because Mars appears close to tonight’s Full Moon, also opposite the Sun in Earth’s night sky in the constellation Cancer.”

— APOD editors, January 29, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 29, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Alan Friedman ( Averted Imagination )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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The Moon The Sun Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 29, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-january-29-mars-opposition-2010

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