Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 7, 2012

Conjunction Over Reunion Island

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 7, 2012 is “Conjunction Over Reunion Island,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot). The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“You don’t have to be on Reunion Island to see this week’s planetary conjunction. Only if you want to see this picturesque seascape as well.”

— APOD editors, March 7, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 7, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luc Perrot
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 139 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 7, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-7-conjunction-over-reunion-island

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