Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Soyuz vs Supermoon

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2016 is “Soyuz vs Supermoon,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Bill Ingalls. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Soyuz vs Supermoon
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Bill Ingalls Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Faster than a speeding bullet , more powerful than a locomotive, and able to leap tall buildings in a single bound, this Soyuz rocket stands on the launch pad at Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan on November 14.”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 17, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Bill Ingalls
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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The Moon

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