Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2012

Conjunctions near Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2012 is “Conjunctions near Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Now shining in eastern skies at dawn , bright planets Venus and Jupiter join the Pleiades star cluster in this sea and sky scape, recorded earlier this week near Buenos Aires, Argentina. Venus dominates the scene that includes bright star Aldebaran just below and to the right.”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Luis Argerich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-30-conjunctions-near-dawn

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