Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2001

Shuttle Moon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2001 is “Shuttle Moon,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Anthony DeVito). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“As a gorgeous full Moon rose above the eastern horizon on February 7, the Space Shuttle Atlantis streaked skyward towards an orbital rendezvous with the International Space Station .”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 12, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Anthony DeVito
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-may-12-shuttle-moon

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