Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2015

Launch to Lovejoy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2015 is “Launch to Lovejoy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Lynn Hilborn). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“S. Navy satellite pierces a cloud bank in this starry night scene captured on January 20.”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 22, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Lynn Hilborn
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words