Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Jules Verne in Orbit

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2008 is “Jules Verne in Orbit,” an image. It is credited to Credit: ISS Expedition 16 Crew, NASA , ESA. The original explanation runs about 134 words.

Jules Verne in Orbit
Credit: ISS Expedition 16 Crew, NASA , ESA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The bright edge of planet Earth fades into the darkness of space in the background of this view of Jules Verne on an extraordinary voyage .”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 5, 2008
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: ISS Expedition 16 Crew, NASA , ESA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 134 words

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