Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 1998

Hawaii

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 1998 is “Hawaii,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-26 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, July 25, 1998

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At a glance

Date: July 25, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: 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 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 25, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-july-25-hawaii

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