Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2017

Ganymede's Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2017 is “Ganymede's Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach , Chilescope). The original explanation runs about 107 words.

From the explanation

“Approaching opposition early next month, Jupiter is offering some of its best telescopic views from planet Earth. On March 17, this impressively sharp image of the solar system’s ruling gas giant was taken from a remote observatory in Chile.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 25, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Damian Peach , Chilescope
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, March 25, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-march-25-ganymedes-shadow

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