Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 26, 1996

Mir Over New Zealand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 1996 is “Mir Over New Zealand,” an image. It is credited to Mir Over New Zealand Credit: Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-79, NASA, Russian Space Agency. The original explanation runs about 53 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : The Russian space station Mir was photographed last month high above New Zealand . Before returning with record-breaking astronaut Shannon Lucid , the space shuttle Atlantis crew took this breathtaking view from the Space Shuttle Atlantis .”

— APOD editors, October 26, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 26, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Mir Over New Zealand Credit: Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-79, NASA, Russian Space Agency
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 53 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 26, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-october-26-mir-over-new-zealand

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