Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 19, 2006

Reflections on Planet Earth

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 19, 2006 is “Reflections on Planet Earth,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Michael Fossum, STS-121 Mission , NASA. The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“Catching sight of your reflection in a store window or shiny hubcap can be entertaining and occasionally even inspire a thoughtful moment. So consider this reflective view from 300 kilometers above planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, July 19, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 19, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Michael Fossum, STS-121 Mission , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 19, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-19-reflections-on-planet-earth

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