Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Rocket Launch between Mountains

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 4, 2018 is “Rocket Launch between Mountains,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Yudong Jiang). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

Rocket Launch between Mountains
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yudong Jiang Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening between those mountains? A rocket is being launched to space .”

— APOD editors, December 4, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 4, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Yudong Jiang
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 112 words

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