Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 21, 2011

Planets, Endeavour at Dawn

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 21, 2011 is “Planets, Endeavour at Dawn,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Herron (Atlanta Astronomy Club)). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“When dawn broke over Kennedy Space Center on Monday, May 16, the space shuttle orbiter Endeavour still stood on pad 39A. Its final launch, on mission STS-134 to the International Space Station, was only hours away .”

— APOD editors, May 21, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 21, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Herron (Atlanta Astronomy Club)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 21, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-may-21-planets-endeavour-at-dawn

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