Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 2022

Good Morning Planets from Chile

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 2022 is “Good Morning Planets from Chile,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Elke Schulz (Daniel Verschatse Observatory)). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“On June 15, innermost planet Mercury had wandered about as far from the Sun as it ever gets in planet Earth’s sky . Near the eastern horizon just before sunrise it stands over distant Andes mountain peaks in this predawn snapshot from the valley of Rio Hurtado in Chile.”

— APOD editors, June 17, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Elke Schulz (Daniel Verschatse Observatory)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-june-17-good-morning-planets-from-chile

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