Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 2, 1997

Hawaii

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 2, 1997 is “Hawaii,” an image. It is credited to Hawaii Credit: STS-26 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“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, March 2, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 2, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hawaii Credit: STS-26 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 2, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-march-02-hawaii

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