Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 24, 2008

Space Station in the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 24, 2008 is “Space Station in the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dirk Ewers). The original explanation runs about 109 words.

From the explanation

“Still bathed in sunlight, the International Space Station tracked through night skies above Hombressen, Germany on May 12.”

— APOD editors, May 24, 2008

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At a glance

Date: May 24, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Dirk Ewers
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 109 words

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The Sun Space stations

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 24, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-24-space-station-in-the-sun

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