Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 18, 2009

Take My Hand

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2009 is “Take My Hand,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA / STS-128 / Expedition 20 – Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne. The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Get out your red/blue glasses and check out this close-up of spacesuited NASA astronaut John Olivas outside the International Space Station .”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 18, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA / STS-128 / Expedition 20 – Stereo Image by Patrick Vantuyne
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 18, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-september-18-take-my-hand

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