Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A Space Shuttle Over Los Angeles
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 2012 is “A Space Shuttle Over Los Angeles,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Confer). The original explanation runs about 178 words.
From the explanation
“It’s not every day that a space shuttle lands at LAX. Although this was a first for the major Los Angeles airport hub, it was a last for the space shuttle Endeavour, as it completed its tour of California skies and landed , albeit atop a 747 , for the last time.”
— APOD editors, September 26, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- September 26, 2012
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Confer
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 178 words