Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 9, 2012

Mars in the Loop

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 2012 is “Mars in the Loop,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel, Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 213 words.

From the explanation

“This composite of images spaced some 5 to 7 days apart from late October 2011 (top right) through early July 2012 (bottom left), traces the retrograde motion of ruddy-colored Mars through planet Earth’s night sky .”

— APOD editors, August 9, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 9, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Cenk E. Tezel, Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 213 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 9, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-august-9-mars-in-the-loop

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