Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 8, 2010

Two Planet Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 8, 2010 is “Two Planet Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Peter Knappert). The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“In late September, two planets were opposite the Sun in Earth’s sky, Jupiter and Uranus. 65 light-hours respectively, both were good targets for telescopic observers.”

— APOD editors, October 8, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 8, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Peter Knappert
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 8, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-october-8-two-planet-opposition

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