Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 5, 2003

SIRTF Streak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 5, 2003 is “SIRTF Streak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“Streaking skyward, a Boeing Delta 2-Heavy rocket carries NASA’s Space InfraRed Telescope Facility (SIRTF) aloft during the early morning hours of August 25th. 5 miles from the Cape Canaveral launch site.”

— APOD editors, September 5, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 5, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 5, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-5-sirtf-streak

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