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Launch of the Parker Solar Probe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2018 is “Launch of the Parker Solar Probe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus). The original explanation runs about 216 words.

Launch of the Parker Solar Probe
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“When is the best time to launch a probe to the Sun? The now historic answer — which is not a joke because this really happened this past weekend — was at night.”

— APOD editors, August 15, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 15, 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 216 words

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