Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 30, 2014

Rocket Streak and Star Trails

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2014 is “Rocket Streak and Star Trails,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Killian / AmericaSpace). The original explanation runs about 181 words.

From the explanation

“Fixed to a tripod and looking east across the Kennedy Space Center’s Turn Basin, a camera captured these star trails as a series of short exposures over a three hour period on the evening of January 23rd.”

— APOD editors, January 30, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 30, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Killian / AmericaSpace
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 181 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 30, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-30-rocket-streak-and-star-trails

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