Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gibbous Europa
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2011 is “Gibbous Europa,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA ; Copyright: reprocessed by Ted Stryk). The original explanation runs about 188 words.
From the explanation
“Although the phase of this moon might appear familiar, the moon itself might not. In fact, this gibbous phase shows part of Jupiter ‘s moon Europa .”
— APOD editors, January 30, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 30, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Galileo Project , JPL , NASA ; Copyright: reprocessed by Ted Stryk
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 188 words