Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 22, 2010

Discovery Rollout Shadow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 22, 2010 is “Discovery Rollout Shadow,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Nancy Atkinson ( Universe Today )). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Who goes there ? Although the spotlighted figure in white might not be identifiable by itself, surely the huge shadow behind it makes its identity clear: the space shuttle .”

— APOD editors, September 22, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 22, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Nancy Atkinson ( Universe Today )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 22, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-september-22-discovery-rollout-shadow

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