Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 2, 2010

Serene Paraselene

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 2, 2010 is “Serene Paraselene,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 93 words.

From the explanation

“Nestled in the Austrian Alps, frozen Lake Ossiach stretches across the foreground of this serene view. Recorded on March 1, the night sky includes a nearly full Moon and bright planet Saturn seen through thin clouds near picture center.”

— APOD editors, April 2, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 2, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tamas Ladanyi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 93 words

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The Moon Saturn

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 2, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-april-2-serene-paraselene

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