Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 12, 2001

Space Station and Space Shuttle: Backyard View

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 12, 2001 is “Space Station and Space Shuttle: Backyard View,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ricardo Borba). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“Knowing when and where to look, many enthusiastic sky gazers have been able to spot the International Space Station (ISS) as a bright star streaking through the twilight. But with a digital camera and a small telescope, recognizable images are possible too.”

— APOD editors, October 12, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 12, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ricardo Borba
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 12, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-october-12-space-station-and-space-shuttle-backyard-view

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