Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 28, 2022

Perijove 11: Passing Jupiter

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2022 is “Perijove 11: Passing Jupiter,” a video. It is credited to Video Credit: License : NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven ). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“Here comes Jupiter! NASA ‘s robotic spacecraft Juno is continuing on its highly- elongated orbits around our Solar System’s largest planet.”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 28, 2022
Type: Video
Credit: Credit: Video Credit: License : NASA , Juno , SwRI , MSSS , Gerald Eichstadt ; Music: Moonlight Sonata ( Ludwig van Beethoven )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 28, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-august-28-perijove-11-passing-jupiter

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