Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 14, 2016

Falcon 9 and Milky Way

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 14, 2016 is “Falcon 9 and Milky Way,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“On May 6, the after midnight launch of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lit up dark skies over Merritt Island, planet Earth. Its second stage bound for Earth orbit , the rocket’s arc seems to be on course for the center of the Milky Way in this pleasing composite image looking toward the southeast.”

— APOD editors, May 14, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 14, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Derek Demeter ( Emil Buehler Planetarium )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 14, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-may-14-falcon-9-and-milky-way

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