Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Approach above Sunset

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 2, 2017 is “Approach above Sunset,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Approach above Sunset
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“There it is! The Cygnus supply ship was a welcome sight to the astronauts on the International Space Station just over a week ago.”

— APOD editors, May 2, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 2, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA
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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Space stations

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Source

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