Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Earth Flyby of BepiColombo
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 4, 2020 is “Earth Flyby of BepiColombo,” a video. It is credited to Image Credit & License: ESA , BepiColombo , MTM. The original explanation runs about 159 words.
Watch the video on the original page From the explanation
“What it would look like to approach planet Earth? Such an event was recorded visually in great detail by ESA ‘s and JAXA ‘s robotic BepiColombo spacecraft last month as it swung back past Earth on its journey in to the planet Mercury .”
— APOD editors, May 4, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 4, 2020
- Type
- Video
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & License: ESA , BepiColombo , MTM
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 159 words