Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

HETE-2 Rides Pegasus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 12, 2000 is “HETE-2 Rides Pegasus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Courtesy MIT , NASA. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

HETE-2 Rides Pegasus
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From the explanation

“The Stargazer , a modified Lockheed L-1011 aircraft, soared into the skies above Kwajalein Atoll in the pacific on October 9th. A small satellite observatory known as the High Energy Transient Explorer – 2 ( HETE-2 ) was tucked into Stargazer’s winged Pegasus rocket , slung beneath the large trimotor jet’s fuselage.”

— APOD editors, October 12, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 12, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Courtesy MIT , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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