Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 12, 2016

Chasing Juno

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2016 is “Chasing Juno,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Melissa Christine Kendall). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“Wait for me! In 2011, NASA’s robotic mission Juno launched for Jupiter from Cape Canaveral , Florida , USA .”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 12, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Melissa Christine Kendall
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words