Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 13, 2009

A Space Shuttle Before Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 2009 is “A Space Shuttle Before Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Charles Danforth ( CASA, U. Colorado )). The original explanation runs about 119 words.

From the explanation

“This shuttle has launched to space. Pictured above, the Space Shuttle Atlantis sat on Launch Pad 39A before dawn last month as it was prepared for the launch.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 13, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Charles Danforth ( CASA, U. Colorado )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 119 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 13, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-13-a-space-shuttle-before-dawn

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