Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 1998

Interplanetary Spacecraft Passes Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 1998 is “Interplanetary Spacecraft Passes Earth,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: P. Jenniskens (NASA /ARC/ Leonid98)). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Last Thursday an interplanetary spacecraft flew right past the Earth. The above images show sunlight momentarily reflected from this spacecraft’s solar panels.”

— APOD editors, January 26, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 26, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: P. Jenniskens (NASA /ARC/ Leonid98)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-january-26-interplanetary-spaceship-passes-earth

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