Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 2011

Rollback from GRAIL's Rocket

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 2011 is “Rollback from GRAIL's Rocket,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )). The original explanation runs about 121 words.

From the explanation

“This dramatic time-lapse photo traces a 20 minute long, late evening rollback of the lighted Mobile Service Tower at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station Launch Complex 17. Twin spacecraft are snug inside the 13 story tall Delta 2 rocket poised for launch .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 10, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ben Cooper ( Launch Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 121 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-september-10-rollback-from-grails-rocket

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