Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hawai`i

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 1995 is “Hawai`i,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA, STS-26 Crew. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

Hawai`i
Credit: NASA, STS-26 Crew Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Aloha! With the graceful arc of the Earth’s limb in the background, the entire Hawaiian Island archipelago is visible in this stunning photo taken by the astronauts onboard the shuttle Discovery in October of 1988.”

— APOD editors, December 16, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 16, 1995
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA, STS-26 Crew
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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