Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 29, 2001

An Airplane in Front of the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 29, 2001 is “An Airplane in Front of the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes, good planes come to those who wait. Experienced solar photographer Thierry Lagault had noticed planes crossing in front of the Sun from his home in suburban Paris .”

— APOD editors, January 29, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 29, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Thierry Legault
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 29, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-29-an-airplane-in-front-of-the-sun

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