Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Liberty Bell 7

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 1999 is “Liberty Bell 7,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Liberty Bell 7
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From the explanation

“Today, the space capsule Liberty Bell 7 rests about 3 miles below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean. But on July 21, 1961 , astronaut Virgil I.”

— APOD editors, May 6, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 6, 1999
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Courtesy NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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