Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 18, 2010

Vesta Near Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 18, 2010 is “Vesta Near Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“Main belt asteroid 4 Vesta is at its brightest now. The small world is near opposition (opposite the Sun in the sky) and closest to Earth.”

— APOD editors, February 18, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 18, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jimmy Westlake
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 18, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-february-18-vesta-near-opposition

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