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Retrograde Mars and Saturn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 15, 2016 is “Retrograde Mars and Saturn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

Retrograde Mars and Saturn
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Wandering Mars and Saturn have spent much of this year remarkably close in planet Earth’s night sky .”

— APOD editors, September 15, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 15, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tunç Tezel ( TWAN )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 178 words

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MarsSaturn

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Source

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