Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 5, 2019

Perijove 16: Passing Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 5, 2019 is “Perijove 16: Passing Jupiter,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: The Planets , IV. Jupiter ( Gustav Holst ); USAF Heritage of America Band ( via Wikipedia ). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, February 5, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 5, 2019
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit & License: NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: The Planets , IV. Jupiter ( Gustav Holst ); USAF Heritage of America Band ( via Wikipedia )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 194 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 5, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-february-5-perijove-16-passing-jupiter

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