Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Passing Spaceship Views Earth
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 4, 1998 is “A Passing Spaceship Views Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NEAR Spacecraft Team, JHUAPL, NASA. The original explanation runs about 92 words.
From the explanation
“This is how Earth appeared to the passing spacecraft NEAR. The Near Earth Asteroid Rendezvous (NEAR) spacecraft was launched from Florida, USA, planet Earth in 1996.”
— APOD editors, February 4, 1998
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 4, 1998
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NEAR Spacecraft Team, JHUAPL, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 92 words