Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Earth and Milky Way from Space

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 7, 2015 is “Earth and Milky Way from Space,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Scott Kelly. The original explanation runs about 99 words.

Earth and Milky Way from Space
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Scott Kelly Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Since November 2000 , people have been living continuously on the International Space Station. To celebrate humanity’s 15th anniversary off planet Earth , consider this snapshot from space of our galaxy and our home world posing together beyond the orbital outpost.”

— APOD editors, November 7, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 7, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Scott Kelly
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 99 words

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Topics in this entry

The Milky WayGalaxiesSpace stations

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