Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 1, 2010

Earth and Moon from MESSENGER

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 1, 2010 is “Earth and Moon from MESSENGER,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA / JHU APL / CIW. The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“What does Earth look like from the planet Mercury? The robotic spacecraft MESSENGER found out as it looked toward the Earth during its closest approach to the Sun about three months ago.”

— APOD editors, September 1, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 1, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA / JHU APL / CIW
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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The Moon The Sun

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 1, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-september-1-earth-and-moon-from-messenger

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