Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Picturesque Venus Transit
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 16, 2011 is “A Picturesque Venus Transit,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: David Cortner). The original explanation runs about 162 words.
From the explanation
“The rare transit of Venus across the face of the Sun in 2004 was one of the better-photographed events in sky history. Both scientific and artistic images flooded in from the areas that could see the transit : Europe and much of Asia, Africa, and North America.”
— APOD editors, October 16, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 16, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: David Cortner
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 162 words