Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Space Station Vista: Planet and Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 18, 2017 is “Space Station Vista: Planet and Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , JSC , ESRS. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

Space Station Vista: Planet and Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JSC , ESRS Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“If you could circle the Earth aboard the International Space Station, what might you see? Some amazing vistas, one of which was captured in this breathtaking picture in mid-2015.”

— APOD editors, January 18, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 18, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , JSC , ESRS
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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Topics in this entry

The Milky WayGalaxiesSpace stations

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Source

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