Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2005

ISS and Discovery Transit the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2005 is “ISS and Discovery Transit the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis). The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“That large sunspot near the right edge of the Sun is actually not a sunspot at all. It’s the International Space Station ( ISS ) and the Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-114 .”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Anthony Ayiomamitis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 29, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-29-iss-and-discovery-transit-the-sun

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