Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2016

Five Planets at Castell de Burriac

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2016 is “Five Planets at Castell de Burriac,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Llorens). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“February’s five planet line-up stretches across a clear sky in this predawn scene. A hilltop Castell de Burriac looms in the foreground, overlooking the town of Cabrera de Mar near Barcelona, Spain, planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2016

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At a glance

Date: February 6, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio Llorens
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 107 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-february-6-five-planets-at-castell-de-burriac

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