Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 7, 2011

Dawn of the Planets

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 7, 2011 is “Dawn of the Planets,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“This month, four of the five naked-eye planets gather along the eastern horizon near dawn. The celestial grouping is seen here just before sunrise on May 5, from a beach near Buenos Aires, Argentina.”

— APOD editors, May 7, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 7, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 7, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-7-dawn-of-the-planets

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