Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 20, 2021

Lucy Launches to Eight Asteroids

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 20, 2021 is “Lucy Launches to Eight Asteroids,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

The picture shows the NASA's Lucy mission launching from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why would this mission go out as far as Jupiter — but then not visit Jupiter? Lucy’s plan is to follow different leads about the origin of our Solar System than can be found at Jupiter — where Juno now orbits .”

— APOD editors, October 20, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 20, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 20, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-october-20-lucy-launches-to-eight-asteroids

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