Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 13, 2016

ISS and Mercury Too

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 2016 is “ISS and Mercury Too,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Transits of Mercury are relatively rare. 5 hour long event was only the 3rd of 14 Mercury transits in the 21st century.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 2016

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At a glance

Date: May 13, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 13, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-may-13-iss-and-mercury-too

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