Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 18, 2010

Opposite the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2010 is “Opposite the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 197 words.

From the explanation

“Chances are the brightest star you’ve seen lately is actually planet Jupiter. Jupiter rules the sky in this labeled view of a starry September night from the Alborz mountains in Iran, complete with the trail of a red flashlight illuminating the mountain road.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 18, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 197 words

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The Moon The Sun Jupiter

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 18, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-september-18-opposite-the-sun

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