Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Bright Jupiter in Taurus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 27, 2012 is “Bright Jupiter in Taurus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.

Bright Jupiter in Taurus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“That bright star you’ve recently noticed rising just after sunset isn’t a star at all. It’s Jupiter , the solar system’s ruling gas giant.”

— APOD editors, November 27, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 27, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 161 words

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JupiterStar clusters

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