Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 19, 2013

Mercury on the Horizon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2013 is “Mercury on the Horizon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the planet Mercury? Because Mercury orbits so close to the Sun, it never wanders far from the Sun in Earth’s sky .”

— APOD editors, February 19, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 19, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Juan Carlos Casado
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 19, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-19-mercury-on-the-horizon

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