Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 30, 2008

The International Space Station Transits the Sun

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2008 is “The International Space Station Transits the Sun,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Martin Wagner). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

From the explanation

“That’s no sunspot. It’s the International Space Station (ISS) caught by chance passing in front of the Sun.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2008

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At a glance

Date: July 30, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Martin Wagner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 168 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 30, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-july-30-the-international-space-station-transits-the-sun

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