Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 14, 2009

Shuttle and Meteor

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 14, 2009 is “Shuttle and Meteor,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Stephen Clark / Spaceflightnow.com). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

From the explanation

“This early morning skyscape was captured last week on August 4th, looking northeast across calm waters in the Turn Basin at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center.”

— APOD editors, August 14, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 14, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Stephen Clark / Spaceflightnow.com
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 148 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 14, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-august-14-shuttle-and-meteor

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