Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 28, 2012

Trails in the Morning Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2012 is “Trails in the Morning Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Brilliant Venus and bright Jupiter still rise together before dawn . The peaceful waters by a small lakeside house near Stuttgart, Germany reflect their graceful arcing trails in this composited series of exposures, recorded on the morning of July 26.”

— APOD editors, July 28, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 28, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stefan Seip ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 28, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-july-28-trails-in-the-morning-sky

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