Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 21, 2011

Atlantis Farewell from Parkes

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 21, 2011 is “Atlantis Farewell from Parkes,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Sarkissian (CSIRO Parkes Observatory)). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“The Parkes 64 meter radio telescope is known for its contribution to human spaceflight, famously supplying television images from the Moon to denizens of planet Earth during Apollo 11 . The enormous, steerable, single dish looms in the foreground of this early evening skyscape.”

— APOD editors, July 21, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 21, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Sarkissian (CSIRO Parkes Observatory)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 21, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-july-21-atlantis-farewell-from-parkes

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