Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 11, 2013

LADEE Launch Streak

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 11, 2013 is “LADEE Launch Streak,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Berkes). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“On September 6, a starry night and the Milky Way witnessed the launch of a Minotaur V rocket from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility on Wallops Island, Virginia. So did a large part of the eastern United States , as the spectacular night launch was easily visible even from light polluted urban areas .”

— APOD editors, September 11, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 11, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Berkes
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 11, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-september-11-ladee-launch-streak

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