Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 13, 2018

Launch and Landing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 13, 2018 is “Launch and Landing,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“A composite of three consecutive exposures, this night skyscape follows the January 7 launch and first stage landing of a Falcon 9 rocket from a beach on planet Earth’s space coast .”

— APOD editors, January 13, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 13, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 13, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-january-13-launch-and-landing

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