Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 11, 2014

Mars near Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 11, 2014 is “Mars near Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fabio Carvalho and Gabriela Carvalho). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“Tonight Mars is between opposition (April 8) and closest approach (April 14) looping through the constellation Virgo opposite the Sun in the night sky. That makes it prime season for telescopic views of the the Red Planet, like this one from April 3rd.”

— APOD editors, April 11, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 11, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fabio Carvalho and Gabriela Carvalho
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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The Moon The Sun Mars

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 11, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-april-11-mars-near-opposition

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