[meteorite-list] OT Juno Looks Back Home

[Pete Pete]

Hi, All,

 

While there's a lull, here's one of the most awing astrophotos I've ever seen:

 

Jupiter-Bound Space Probe Captures Earth And Moon

 

PASADENA, Calif. – On its way to the biggest planet in the solar system -- Jupiter, NASA's Juno spacecraft took time to capture its home planet and its natural satellite -- the moon.
http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-271&cid=release_2011-271&msource=11271&tr=y&auid=9405191 

http://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/news.cfm?release=2011-271&cid=release_2011-271&msource=11271&tr=y&auid=9405191