Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 13, 2012

A Venus Transit Over the Baltic Sea

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 13, 2012 is “A Venus Transit Over the Baltic Sea,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“Waiting years and traveling kilometers — all to get a shot like this. And even with all of this planning, a good bit of luck was helpful.”

— APOD editors, June 13, 2012

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At a glance

Date: June 13, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jens Hackmann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 13, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-13-a-venus-transit-over-the-baltic-sea

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