Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Close Mars
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 2018 is “Close Mars,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach , V. Suc, Chilescope team). The original explanation runs about 127 words.
From the explanation
“6 million kilometers away. Captured only a week later, this remarkable image shows the Red Planet’s disk near its maximum size in earthbound telescopes, but still less than 1/74th the apparent diameter of a Full Moon.”
— APOD editors, August 31, 2018
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 31, 2018
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: D. Peach , V. Suc, Chilescope team
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 127 words