Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 20, 2010

Venus Just After Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 20, 2010 is “Venus Just After Sunset,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Is that Venus or an airplane? A common ponderable for sky enthusiasts is deciding if that bright spot near the horizon is the planet Venus.”

— APOD editors, October 20, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 20, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 20, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-october-20-venus-just-after-sunset

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