Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

West Coast Launch and Landing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 11, 2018 is “West Coast Launch and Landing,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus). The original explanation runs about 133 words.

West Coast Launch and Landing
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Kraus Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“S. west coast after sunset on October 7.”

— APOD editors, October 11, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 11, 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 133 words

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