Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 8, 2010

Mars Over the Allalinhorn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 8, 2010 is “Mars Over the Allalinhorn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Till Credner ( AlltheSky.com )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“What’s that bright object in the sky? A common question with answers that vary by time and season , the quick answer just after sunset in middle of last month, from the northern hemisphere, was Mars.”

— APOD editors, March 8, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 8, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Till Credner ( AlltheSky.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 8, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-8-mars-over-the-allalinhorn

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