Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 21, 2006

Minotaur Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 21, 2006 is “Minotaur Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Geoff Chester). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Last Saturday , some colorful dawn skies along the US east coast featured the Moon and a Minotaur rocket climbing into low Earth orbit. The 7AM launch of the four stage Air Force Minotaur I rocket took place at NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s eastern shore.”

— APOD editors, December 21, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 21, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Geoff Chester
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 21, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-21-minotaur-dawn

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