Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Path To Orion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 16, 2006 is “A Path To Orion,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Andrew Aurigema). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

A Path To Orion
Credit & Copyright: Andrew Aurigema Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Last Saturday, the Space Shuttle Discovery lit up the night as it climbed into orbit above planet Earth .”

— APOD editors, December 16, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 16, 2006
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Andrew Aurigema
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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Orion

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Source

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