Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 10, 2014

Mars, Ceres, Vesta

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 2014 is “Mars, Ceres, Vesta,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“That bright, ruddy star you’ve recently noticed rising just after sunset isn’t a star at all. That’s Mars , the Red Planet.”

— APOD editors, April 10, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 10, 2014
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 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 10, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-10-mars-ceres-vesta

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