Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Atlantis on Pad 39A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2008 is “Atlantis on Pad 39A,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Kim Shiflett. The original explanation runs about 110 words.

Atlantis on Pad 39A
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Kim Shiflett Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“An intricate network of lighting plays across the 130 foot high Rotating Service Structure (RSS) in this dramatic night view of the Space Shuttle Atlantis on the Kennedy Space Center’s launch pad 39A. Small human figures visible in silhouette emphasize the structure’s enormous scale.”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 9, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Kim Shiflett
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 110 words

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