Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Launch of the Red Bird
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2005 is “Launch of the Red Bird,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Dr. F. Scott Porter, Exploration of the Universe Division , GSFC. The original explanation runs about 122 words.
From the explanation
“Glare and exhaust from the three stage, solid fuel M-V-6 rocket punctuates a perfect launch of the Astro-E2 observatory . The dramatic picture was taken at the Uchinoura Space Center on July 10 at 12:30 JST.”
— APOD editors, July 12, 2005
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 12, 2005
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Dr. F. Scott Porter, Exploration of the Universe Division , GSFC
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 122 words