Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 2012

An Unusual Venusian Oval

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2012 is “An Unusual Venusian Oval,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Doug Zubenel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Why would Venus appear oval? Venus has been seen countless times from the surface of the Earth, and every time the Earth’s atmosphere has dispersed its light to some degree.”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 13, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Doug Zubenel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 13, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-february-13-an-unusual-venusian-oval

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