Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 19, 2012

Dawn of the Dish

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2012 is “Dawn of the Dish,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Wandering planets Venus and Jupiter were joined by an old crescent Moon near the eastern horizon on July 15. This serene southern skyview of the much anticipated predawn conjunction includes the lovely Pleiades star cluster and bright stars Aldebaran and Betelgeuse in the celestial lineup.”

— APOD editors, July 19, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 19, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alex Cherney ( Terrastro , TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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The Moon Venus Jupiter Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 19, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-july-19-dawn-of-the-dish

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