Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 11, 2010

Two Views, Two Crescents

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 11, 2010 is “Two Views, Two Crescents,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Left – Stefano De Rosa , Right – Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 189 words.

From the explanation

“Venus rose in a glowing dawn sky on November 5th, just before the Sun. For early morning risers, its brilliant crescent phase was best appreciated with binoculars or a small telescope.”

— APOD editors, November 11, 2010

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At a glance

Date: November 11, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Left – Stefano De Rosa , Right – Babak Tafreshi ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 189 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 11, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-november-11-two-views-two-crescents

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