Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 7, 2012

Venus Transit 2012

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2012 is “Venus Transit 2012,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Hetlage). The original explanation runs about 129 words.

From the explanation

“Occurring in pairs separated by over a hundred years, there have now been only eight transits of Venus since the invention of the telescope in 1608. The next will be in December of 2117.”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 7, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chris Hetlage
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 129 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 7, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-7-venus-transit-2012

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