Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 26, 2018

Passing Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 26, 2018 is “Passing Jupiter,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven ). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“Here comes Jupiter! NASA ‘s robotic spacecraft Juno is continuing on its 53-day, highly- elongated orbits around our Solar System’s largest planet.”

— APOD editors, February 26, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 26, 2018
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 26, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-february-26-passing-jupiter

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