Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2017

Saturn near Opposition

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2017 is “Saturn near Opposition,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach, E. Kraaikamp, F. Colas, M. Delcroix, R. Hueso, G. Therin, C. Sprianu, S2P, IMCCE, OMP). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

From the explanation

“Saturn reached its 2017 opposition on June 16. Of course, opposition means opposite the Sun in Earth’s sky and near opposition Saturn is up all night, at its closest and brightest for the year.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2017

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At a glance

Date: June 17, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach, E. Kraaikamp, F. Colas, M. Delcroix, R. Hueso, G. Therin, C. Sprianu, S2P, IMCCE, OMP
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 194 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-june-17-saturn-near-opposition

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