Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2001

Astro-2 In Orbit

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2001 is “Astro-2 In Orbit,” an image. It is credited to Credit: STS-67 Crew, NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Six years ago , a cluster of three ultraviolet telescopes flew into orbit on the Astro-2 mission aboard the space shuttle Endeavour .”

— APOD editors, March 17, 2001

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At a glance

Date: March 17, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: STS-67 Crew, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 17, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-march-17-astro-2-in-orbit

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