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International Space Station Trail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 14, 2000 is “International Space Station Trail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Doug Murray). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

International Space Station Trail
Credit & Copyright: Doug Murray Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Still under construction, the International Space Station is becoming one of the brightest , fastest moving “stars” in the heavens.”

— APOD editors, December 14, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 14, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Doug Murray
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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