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Night on Venus in Infrared from Orbiting Akatsuki

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2016 is “Night on Venus in Infrared from Orbiting Akatsuki,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA). The original explanation runs about 156 words.

Night on Venus in Infrared from Orbiting Akatsuki
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is Venus so different from Earth? To help find out, Japan launched the robotic Akatsuki spacecraft which entered orbit around Venus late last year after an unplanned five-year adventure around the inner Solar System .”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 7, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ISAS , JAXA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 156 words

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