Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 4, 2008

Chasing the ISS

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 4, 2008 is “Chasing the ISS,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jürgen Michelberger). The original explanation runs about 202 words.

From the explanation

“Bathed in sunlight, the International Space Station (ISS) arced through the evening sky above the town of Lauffen in southern Germany on May 31st.”

— APOD editors, June 4, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 4, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jürgen Michelberger
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 202 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 4, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-june-4-chasing-the-iss

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