Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 22, 2011

Jupiter Near Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 22, 2011 is “Jupiter Near Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: S2P/IMCCE/Obs. Midi Pyrénées, Jean-Luc Dauvergne , Francois Colas). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“On October 29 (UT) , Jupiter, the solar system’s largest planet , will be at opposition, opposite the Sun in planet Earth’s sky, shining brightly and rising as the Sun sets.”

— APOD editors, October 22, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 22, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: S2P/IMCCE/Obs. Midi Pyrénées, Jean-Luc Dauvergne , Francois Colas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 22, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-october-22-jupiter-near-opposition

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