Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 30, 2010

Mars in a Manger

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2010 is “Mars in a Manger,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Ambrose). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“At opposition in late January, Mars shone very brightly in planet Earth’s night sky, among the stars of the constellation Cancer the Crab . Since then the Red Planet has been fading, but still lingers in Cancer during April and May .”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 30, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Ambrose
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 30, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-april-30-mars-in-a-manger

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